# Tax & Accounting Senior Specialist

> Cepal Hellas Financial Services S.A. · Nea Smyrni, Greece (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-18

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Strategy & Finance

## Description

The Tax & Accounting Senior Specialist oversees all accounting and tax-related activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The role focuses on managing and coordinating the work of any external service provider responsible for day-to-day accounting and tax processing, while acting as the internal subject matter expert on IFRS and Tax matters and liaison between the business and the outsourced partner.

**Main Responsibilities**

-   Monitors the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data and reports submitted by the service provider
-   Ensures SLAs and KPIs are consistently met, and coordinates ongoing collaboration and issue resolution with the service provider
-   Oversees monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and trial balances
-   Collaborates with internal departments to ensure accurate transaction processing and reliable financial reporting
-   Supervises the preparation and submission of tax returns (VAT, CIT, WHT) and ensures compliance with local and international tax regulations
-   Tracks developments in tax regulations and accounting standards (IFRS) and provides guidance on complex or new transactions
-   Coordinates tax audits and liaises with tax authorities in collaboration with the service provider and legal counsel
-   Supports internal and external audits and ensures compliance with internal financial policies and control frameworks
-   Prepares monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet) and assists in budgeting and forecasting processes

## Requirements

**Education, Experience and Technical Skills**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university or college
-   Master’s degree and ACCA / ACA qualification considered an asset
-   Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance
-   Experience at least 2 years in a coordination role, will be considered as an additional qualification
-   Experience in Banking, Loan Servicing, or Audit/Accounting Firms considered an asset
-   Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Greek
-   Project management experience related to outsourcing management
-   Strong computer literacy with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
-   Advanced knowledge of ERP systems
-   Good knowledge of accounting software
-   A’ Class Signatory Rights

**Competencies**

-   High attention to detail and accuracy, with results orientation
-   Strong numerical and analytical skills
-   Time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
-   Organizing skills with a pro-active attitude

## Benefits

Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the #CepalTeam:

-   Competitive Compensation : We offer an attractive salary, annual performance-based bonuses, and a monthly meal allowance through our ticket restaurant card.

-   Health: Private medical insurance is provided for you and your family.

-   Family Support: Monthly financial allowance for early education (nursery) and coverage of expenses for children with neurodiversity or disabilities—including therapeutic swimming, music therapy, horse riding, and parental support.

-   Flexible Work Model: Our hybrid approach offers a level of remote work flexibility that supports work-life balance while preserving strong collaboration and team spirit.

-   Modern Workspaces: Contemporary offices designed to support comfort, health, and productivity, with fully equipped workstations, quiet areas, on-site restaurant, and group fitness sessions .

-   Lifelong Learning: Cepal supports continuous learning through access to e-learning platforms and structured professional development programs.

-   Career Progression: We are committed to your growth, offering a clear development path supported by feedback, mentoring, and personalized learning plans.

-   Make a Difference: Get involved in regular wellbeing, ESG and volunteering initiatives that reflect our values and foster a sense of purpose and community.  
    

At Cepal, we believe that inclusion is more than a value, it's a way of thinking and acting. As members of the Diversity Charter Greece, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual feels respected, empowered, and free to contribute meaningfully.

All applications are treated fairly, confidentially, and based solely on qualifications and merit.

## Apply

[Apply at Cepal Hellas Financial Services S.A.](https://apply.workable.com/cepal/j/23D99E7DCD/apply)

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