Chief Accountant (f/m/x)

Job Description:

DB AG Hungary Branch is looking for an experienced and highly qualified Finance leader to lead the accounting, tax, and selected regulatory reporting activities of the Bank. The Chief Accountant will report directly to the CFO of Hungary Branch.

This senior role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Bank's financial statements, overseeing financial closing processes, managing relationships with external auditors, and providing expert guidance on accounting and tax matters.

The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, actively participating in daily accounting operations while ensuring compliance with local accounting regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies. The role also supports regulatory reporting processes and serves as a key partner to senior management on finance-related matters.

Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Financial Statements

• Lead the preparation and completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Own the production of the Bank's statutory Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statement.

Tax Management

• Manage all corporate tax-related activities of the Bank.
• Prepare, review, and submit tax declarations and tax returns.

Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare, review, and submit daily, monthly, and quarterly regulatory reports to the Central Bank and other regulatory authorities.

Accounting Governance and Technical Expertise

• Determine appropriate accounting treatment for new products, transactions, and business initiatives.
• Make decisions regarding the creation, modification, and closure of General Ledger accounts.

External Audit and Statutory Reporting

• Serve as the primary contact for statutory auditors.
• Coordinate annual and interim audit processes.

Skills

• Multiple years of experience working in a similar position in a bank/financial institution, or as a senior financial services audit leader with a Big 4 company.
• In-depth understanding of accounting standards and tax regulations applicable to financial institutions.
• Experience in the management of IT change projects with particular relevance for Finance and regulatory reporting processes.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Professional tax qualifications and Certified Accountant qualification are mandatory.

Well-being & Benefits

• Emotionally and mentally balanced:
  We support you in maintaining good mental health. Benefit from initiatives such as training events, counseling and support in difficult life situations and a culture where you can openly speak about mental health.
• Physically thriving:
  We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive.
• Socially connected:
  We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.