Chief Accountant

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco Romania has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Accountant in Ploiesti Factory.

The Chief Accountant is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial and accounting reporting activities, ensuring full compliance with Romanian statutory requirements, tax regulations, and BAT Group policies. The role leads the accounting function, supports business decision-making, and maintains a strong internal control environment within a complex manufacturing and excise-duty business.

Reporting to: Finance Director

Team Management: 4 direct reports

Your key responsibilities will include:

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Lead all accounting activities and statutory reporting processes.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, financial statements, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with Romanian accounting standards, tax legislation, BAT policies, and internal controls.
• Coordinate relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities. 

Tax & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with corporate income tax, VAT, excise duties, and other tax obligations.
• Review and approve tax declarations and statutory filings.
• Monitor legislative changes and manage tax risks.
• Act as key contact for fiscal authorities and support tax audits and inspections.
• Manage fiscal warehouse licenses and VAT fiscal representation responsibilities. 

Internal Controls & Governance:

• Support SOX and non-SOX control frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Maintain strong governance, risk management, and control processes.
• Oversee annual fixed asset and inventory counts and bi-annual master data quality reviews. 

Treasury & Insurance:

• Coordinate cash management, guarantees, insurance administration, and treasury compliance reporting.