The Opportunity

Our client - a major international transport and logistics group HOPTRANS, is looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to oversee the accounting function across four legal entities specialising in road freight transportation.

This is an opportunity to lead an established accounting organisation with three direct reports responsible for payroll accounting, driver settlements, and general administrative accounting. You will work through these team leaders to ensure effective coordination, reliable financial reporting, and consistent accounting practices.

In this role You will:

• Oversee accounting operations in compliance with Lithuanian accounting standards, tax legislation, and group policies.

• Lead and support team leaders responsible for payroll accounting, driver settlements, and general administrative accounting.

• Oversee accounting for the truck fleet, fixed assets, vehicle repairs, fuel, and operating expenses.

• Supervise accounting for leasing agreements, payment schedules, driver settlements, and intercompany transactions.

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Prepare consolidation data and ensure consistent accounting information across all four entities.

• Ensure accurate accounting of accruals, provisions, and other period-end adjustments.

• Oversee tax and statutory reporting and coordinate external audits.

• Improve and automate accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls.

• Collaborate with the Finance Director, company management, and international group teams and shared service centres.

We expect You to:

• Have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• Have at least 5 years of experience leading an accounting function in a large or international company.

• Possess strong knowledge of Lithuanian accounting standards, tax legislation, and accounting for international transactions.

• Be experienced in financial reporting, period-end closing, accruals, and preparation of financial information for consolidation.

• Have a good understanding of fixed asset accounting, leasing, intercompany transactions, and cost accounting.

• Be proficient in Excel and comfortable working with complex financial data.

• Have experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be a strong advantage.

• Have good communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate teams and collaborate effectively across the organisation.

• Be fluent in Lithuanian and have a good command of English.

What you'll get in return:

• A key leadership role in a well-established international transport and logistics group.

• Collaboration with experienced finance professionals and international teams.

• Opportunities to explore and implement AI solutions in accounting.

• Access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your professional needs.

• A competitive salary starting from €5,000 gross per month, depending on your experience and competencies.