Accounting Manager

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Accounting Manager

About Us
Damen Shipyards Group has been in operation for over ninety years and offers maritime solutions worldwide, through design, construction, conversion and repair of ships and ship components. By integrating systems, Damen creates innovative, high-quality platforms, which provide our customers with maximum added value.

The Group's core values are fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship whereas its goal is to become the world's most sustainable shipbuilder, via digitalization, standardization and serial construction of its vessels and through use of circular materials.

Damen operates 35 shipyards and 20 other companies in 20 countries supported by a worldwide sales and service network. The Group delivers in the region of 100 vessels per year, with a total production value of over 3 billion euros and offers direct employment to approximately 12,500 people.

Since joining the Damen Shipyards Group in 1999, Damen Shipyards Galaţi, currently the group's top exporter of high-end complex vessels, has developed into a highly efficient production yard with significant output. Its expertise and closely managed supply chain have been behind some of Damen's most important deliveries to date, fully illustrating the group's diverse product portfolio.

The role
The Accounting Manager within the Shared Services Finance Organization is responsible for overseeing all accounting activities across multiple legal entities in the shipbuilding/manufacturing group. The role ensures accurate financial records, timely closings, and full statutory and tax compliance. The Accounting Manager also plays a strategic role in the SAP ERP implementation, acting as
Key User for the Financial Accounting (FI) module
, driving system design, testing, and process integration.

Key Accountabilities
Financial Accounting & Compliance

• Lead general ledger (GL), payroll, and tax accounting activities across entities
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings
• Supervise AP and AR teams for invoice processing, payments, and reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, VAT, and corporate tax requirements
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits

Payroll & Labor Cost Accounting

• Oversee correct accounting of gross/net salaries, employer contributions, and payroll taxes
• Collaborate with HR and external providers to ensure data integrity and timely postings

Process & Control Ownership

• Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies and audit standards
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for standardization and efficiency
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs related to accounting processes within the SSC

ERP Implementation – SAP FI Strategic Key User

• Act as strategic key user for the SAP FI module in the group-wide ERP implementation
• Gather business requirements and translate them into system configurations
• Participate in data migration, process testing (UAT), and training
• Drive adoption of standardized workflows and reporting structures post go-live

People & Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a team of approx. 10 accountants
• Oversee task distribution, performance evaluations, and team capability building
• Foster collaboration with Controlling, HR, Procurement, and Operations teams

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Certified Expert Accountant (CECCAR) qualification is a significant advantage
• Other internationally recognized certifications (ACCA, CPA) are also appreciated
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting regulations (e.g., Romanian GAAP)
• Experience in a manufacturing or project-based industry (e.g., shipbuilding, automotive, construction)
• Involvement in SAP, or other ERP implementations – ideally as Key User or Process Owner
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Personal qualities (psychological mentality, social skills
)

• Financial accuracy and compliance
• Team leadership and coaching
• Process ownership and documentation
• Systems thinking and ERP knowledge
• Communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Change management and project involvement

Recruiter
Antonella Violeta Stefan

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