Chief Accountant

About us

Optical Investment Group (OIG)
is the leading provider of medical optics in Romania, with 99 stores under the brands
OPTIblu, Optiplaza, and O51
—an extensive network dedicated to healthy vision, personal style, and innovation in eye care.

Since 2025, we've been part of the
EssilorLuxottica Group
, the global leader in optics and premium eyewear, giving us access to top-tier resources, international know-how, and exciting development opportunities.

We're a rapidly growing company with an organizational culture built on trust, respect, and care for people—whether clients or colleagues. We are constantly searching for talented individuals who want to grow in a dynamic, professional environment rooted in the highest quality standards.

Our mission is simple yet essential:
to ensure that people see clearly and feel good about the choices they make. We achieve this through medical expertise, high-quality products, and a genuine experience in every interaction.

Behind our brands stands a team of over 600 passionate individuals. We continually invest in training, technology, and innovation, and our CSR and sustainability initiatives reflect a deep commitment to the community and the future.

About the Role

We are looking for an organized
Chief Accountant
, with strategic thinking and solid experience in retail, who will coordinate the financial-accounting team, ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial records, and collaborate with management for informed decisions. Experience with Charisma ERP and/or SAP is essential.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee full cycle accounting processes, including general ledger entries and account reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Coordinate financial transactions data entry and document management, related to purchases, sales, receivables, payables, receipts, payments and treasury.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes with complete and accurate financial reports.
• Preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable legislation (RAS and IFRS);
• Ensure complete statutory accounting and tax compliance business processes.
• Review and reconcile trial balances in accordance with monthly reporting deadlines.
• Prepare the company financial statements according to Romanian Legislation.
• Hands-on bookkeeping of accounting transactions within the accounting system, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets etc;
• Proactive support for zone reporting and controlling team.
• Prepare tax calculations and declarations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the Romanian tax legislation.
• Assist with the timely preparation and filing of all tax-related returns.
• Ensure company policies affecting taxes are compliant with applicable regulations.
• Maintain professional relationships with tax authorities and manage the financial audits effectively.
• Supporting management in decision-making processes through relevant reporting.
• Conduct treasury balances reviews.
• Produce and maintain internal reports as requested by management (e.g., CAPEX projects, re-invoicing services);
• Optimizing accounting processes and proposing improvements in the ERP system
• Prepare statistical reports as required by authorities.
• Liaise with tax and accounting service providers and support the accounting and tax compliance activities improvement and automatization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Experience in accounting, of which at least 3-5 years in a management position.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret complex financial data, identify patterns, and provide valuable insights.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive financial initiatives within the organization.
• Relevant experience in retail - preferably companies with a network of stores or national chains.
• Solid knowledge of accounting and tax legislation/certified Accountant (CECCAR member) – must have
• Advanced practical experience with Charisma ERP and/or SAP (both ERP systems represent an advantage)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office and other financial reporting tools.
• Very good capacity for analysis and synthesis, attention to details; Coordination, planning and prioritization skills.
• Person with good communication skills, mature, balanced, with a proactive, responsible attitude.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail and ability to work with strict deadlines.
• Ability to propose and implement effective solutions in the financial accounting area.
• Advanced English skills.

What we offer:

• Stable working environment, in a dynamic, developing company.
• Access to modern resources and digitalization in accounting activity.
• The possibility of actively getting involved in the company's strategic decisions.
• Real opportunities for professional and personal development.