Senior General Ledger Accountant

Publicis Groupe · Bucharest

Company description

Publicis Re:Sources is at the core of Publicis Groupe, the world's largest communications company. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.

Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 6,000+ employees in over 55 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services, including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management, information security, and global mobility — supporting 110,000+ employees across the Publicis Groupe network. Our people are at the center of everything we do, bringing curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence to their work every day.

Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at publicisresources.com.

Overview

As a Senior GL Accountant, you will be responsible for end-to-end general ledger activities and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of statutory and group financial reporting. Your main responsibilities will include:

Month-End Close & Reporting

Ensuring the month-end and year-end close processes are completed accurately and on time
Performing detailed reviews of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts
Preparing and submitting group reporting packs in HFM (Hyperion)
Preparing accruals, prepayments, amortizations, interest calculations, treasury-related entries, and other journals

Statutory Compliance & Tax

Preparing and submitting VAT declarations
Supporting statutory reporting requirements, including local financial statements and external obligations
Managing Balance Sheet reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations

Audit & Controls

Coordinating internal and external audits and ensuring full compliance with Publicis Groupe policies
Supporting internal controls, documentation, and process improvements

Operational Accounting

Fixed assets management (additions, disposals, depreciation, reporting)
Posting bank transactions and supporting treasury activities
Managing statistical or external reporting requests

Stakeholder Management

Working closely with internal clients
Collaborating with Tax, HR, AP, AR, and other internal teams within the Shared Service Center

Responsibilities

Professional Experience & Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in General Ledger / Record-to-Report roles, preferably in a multinational or Shared Service Center environment
3–5 years of experience in calculating and reporting corporate income tax
1–2 years of experience in the preparation of statutory financial statements
Proven experience working with fiscal declarations (D112, D100, D300, D394, D406)
Experience primarily in the service sector (rather than production/manufacturing)
Experience with foreign VAT and cross-border compliance is a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of Romanian accounting standards; IFRS knowledge is a plus
Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure, particularly during closing periods
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Language Skills

Fluent English (written and spoken) – mandatory
Additional languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish) are a strong advantage

Professional Experience & Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in General Ledger / Record-to-Report roles, preferably in a multinational or Shared Service Center environment
3–5 years of experience in calculating and reporting corporate income tax
1–2 years of experience in the preparation of statutory financial statements
Proven experience working with fiscal declarations (D112, D100, D300, D394, D406)
Experience primarily in the service sector (rather than production/manufacturing)
Experience with foreign VAT and cross-border compliance is a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of Romanian accounting standards; IFRS knowledge is a plus
Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure, particularly during closing periods
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Language Skills

Fluent English (written and spoken) – mandatory
Additional languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish) are a strong advantage

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