Group Head of Accounting

About the role

A senior leadership position based in Tirana, Albania, leading the accounting function for a large portfolio of international companies. The role combines technical accounting expertise with team management, process ownership and quality control, and aims to build a scalable accounting operation where every file and set of financial statements reaches management complete, accurate, properly supported and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team, including Senior Accountants and Bookkeepers
• Take full ownership of the accounting function across a large multi-entity portfolio
• Own month-end and year-end closing processes
• Set accounting standards, review procedures, closing calendars and deadlines
• Provide final accounting sign-off on financial statements before management review
• Ensure reconciliations, working papers and supporting documentation are complete and properly maintained
• Resolve complex accounting issues and give technical guidance to the team
• Build controls, checklists and review processes, and identify and prevent recurring issues
• Manage priorities and workload so deadlines are met
• Work with external auditors, accountants and tax advisers across multiple jurisdictions
• Keep management informed on status, risks, delays and escalations

Required profile

• 8-10+ years of accounting or audit experience
• 4-5 years of proven experience leading an accounting team
• Experience managing accounting across multiple entities, ideally in an international group
• End-to-end ownership of month-end and year-end closing
• Experience reviewing financial statements, not just preparing them
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (an advantage)
• Fluent English; Big 4 or audit background is a strong advantage

Required skills

• Technical accounting knowledge and ability to review senior team members' work
• Building accounting processes, controls, closing calendars and review checklists
• Deadline management and follow-up
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills
• ERP or accounting system experience is a plus