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 TobaccoRomaniahas 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.
• Act as liaison with shared service treasury teams and financial institutions.

People Leadership:

• Lead, develop, and coach the accounting team.
• Set clear objectives, manage performance, and ensure resource optimization.
• Promote high standards of financial discipline, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

What are we looking for:

Education & Qualifications:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics.
• CECCAR qualification (Certified Accountant) required.
• ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent qualification is an advantage or in progress.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of leadership experience within accounting functions.
• Strong expertise in Romanian accounting, taxation, VAT, and excise regulations.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or regulated industries is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with SAP, MS Excel, and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

Why This Role?

This is a high-impact leadership role within a major manufacturing operation, offering responsibility across accounting, taxation, governance, treasury, and compliance. The position plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, supporting strategic decisions, and maintaining a strong control environment within a complex and highly regulated business.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement - it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
• Benefits:
• • Meal Voucher/ Canteen as per location
  • Private Pension
  • Life & Health Insurance
  • Yearly bonus based on the ABS
  • Family support policy
  • Office perks
  • Flexible policy as per agreed Second Level agreement.

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute - certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.