Financial Controller | Greece
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Intertek. Eleusis · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Lead local accounting and reporting, keeping balance sheet figures accurate and aligned with accounting rules and Group policies
- Handle Greek statutory, accounting and tax obligations, and keep required filings and deadlines on track
- Run balance sheet reconciliations and resolve mismatches across accounts
- Coordinate internal and external audits, and work with Group teams on cash, tax and intercompany matters
- Guide the local finance team and reinforce controls and ethical conduct
What you bring
- A finance, accounting or economics degree, or equivalent experience
- At least ten years in a comparable finance position at an international organization
- Strong command of accounting, statutory reporting, tax and financial controls, with audit experience
- Fluent Greek and working English, plus good skills with Excel and Microsoft Office
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced finance professional ready to lead local accounting and guide a team while working with Group Finance. It is based onsite in the Eleusis area of Athens, Greece.
From the employer
Our Purpose
Bringing quality, safety and sustainability to life.
Join our family and be a part of a global network committed to quality, safety & sustainability!
About us:
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our global network delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.
We're currently looking for a Financial Controller to join our team in Greece.
This is a key finance leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet, compliance with Group policies and statutory requirements, and the delivery of accurate financial reporting. The Financial Controller will lead the local accounting activities, support treasury and tax initiatives, and act as the main point of contact for internal and external audits.
What’s waiting for you:
- Financial Control & Compliance: Ensure accuracy, integrity and compliance with accounting standards and Group policies across all financial reporting activities.
- Statutory & Tax Management: Manage all local statutory, accounting and tax requirements, ensuring deadlines and regulatory obligations are met.
- Balance Sheet Ownership: Lead balance sheet reconciliation processes and ensure the health and accuracy of all balance sheet accounts.
- Audit Coordination: Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring successful completion of audits and compliance reviews.
- Treasury & Cash Management: Monitor cash positions, support cash repatriation plans, and work closely with Group Treasury and Tax teams.
- Intercompany Management: Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations and resolution of balances with Group affiliates.
- Team Leadership: Build and develop the local finance team, providing guidance and expertise across accounting and financial matters.
- Business Integrity: Promote a strong control environment and uphold Intertek's Code of Ethics with zero tolerance for non-compliance.
Requirements
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar Finance role within an international organization.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, statutory reporting, taxation and financial controls.
- Experience managing audits and working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Fluent Greek and good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of SUN and COGNOS systems would be considered an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with local and Group Finance teams.
Benefits
What we offer:
- Permanent employment with a competitive compensation package.
- Access to Intertek’s global technical network and European expertise.
- A dynamic, collaborative and innovation-driven international environment.
- Career growth opportunities within a strong and expanding global group.
Office location: Athens (Eleusis area), Greece.
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