About the role
Accounting & Tax Manager – Athens, Greece Cosmocert (a FoodChain ID Company)
About Us COSMOCERT was founded in 2013 with the aim of providing high-quality, innovative certification services in the sectors of Agriculture, Food, and Tourism. Since October 2022, COSMOCERT has been a member of the FoodChain ID group, one of the world’s leading organizations with an international presence in more than 100 countries. FoodChain ID was founded in 1996 as Genetic ID, a pioneer of the GMO food identification industry—one that is now embraced worldwide. Our technical and business services rapidly expanded to include serving clean label, food safety, and sustainability claims through offerings of Non-GMO Project verification, USDA Organic certification, BRC and SQF food safety certification, ProTerra, ProFarm, United States Hemp™ Association—and many others—along with a robust suite of testing/business services that expedite food and agricultural exports. Today, more than 50,000 companies in over 100 countries rely on our industry-leading solutions.
The Role Cosmocert, a FCID Company, is seeking a “Accounting and Tax Manager” to support its business operations in Greece. The role will report to the Senior Accounting and Tax Manager - EMEA, located in Italy and into the local Business Manager. The role will have responsibilities over 1 direct report.
Key Responsibilities Ensure integrity and compliance with all accounting and tax matters for Cosmocert. Perform the monthly closing using NetSuite. Which includes, review of monthly accrual and related supporting documentation, GL accounts reconciliations/reclasses, intercompany reconciliations, AR/AP analysis, bank reconciliation. Prepare the annual financial statement, including the minutes of BoD, the shareholder’s meeting and all the other applicable prescriptions by law. Coordinate statutory audits and ensure timely local filings. Coordinate and oversee the tax matters supported by the local advisors and the Global Team. Tax matters are mainly related to current income taxes, DTA/DTL, VAT, WHT, R&D deductions opportunities. Implement new accounting policies and procedures using a risk-based approach (i.e. cash collection policies, DoA, internal control matrix).
Requirements * Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * Minimum: * 2 years of experience in Audit (Big 4 or Tier 2 preferred) * 2 years in a multinational company * Advanced Excel skills * Fluency in English
Skills & Competencies * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * High attention to detail and accuracy * Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment * Strong communication and team management skills * Proactive and results-driven mindset
Nice to have: * CPA or other local chartered accountant qualification * Experience with NetSuite * Experience with IFRS or US GAAP
Company Overview For more than three decades, FoodChain ID has been at the forefront of the New Food industry, helping companies navigate increasing global demands for transparency, accountability, safety, and sustainability.