Accounting Coordinator

Entity:  Daikin Greece
Job Category:  Finance and Accounting
Location: 

Athens, Athens, GR

Job Requisition ID:  2520

Daikin Hellas, subsidiary of Daikin Europe Group, was founded in 2006 and has established itself as a market leader in air conditioning and heating solutions as well as commercial refrigeration systems. With its two offices, in Athens and Thessaloniki, Daikin Hellas focuses on offering high quality products, excellent services and impeccable customer service.

Are you a skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Professional seeking to make the next step in your career?  Do you have experience in accounting principles and financial reporting? If you want to join an expanding and ambitious multinational company, while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career, all while using your expertise to multitask and easily adapt to moving targets, this is a great opportunity to join us as an Accounting Coordinator! 

The responsibilities of the Accounting Coordinator among others will include: 

  • Support the smooth execution of accounting processes across GL, AP, AR and Fixed Assets. 

  • Participate in monthly and annual closing activities by preparing journal entries, reconciliations and relevant reports. 

  • Perform key accounting controls and reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. 

  • Assist with tax-related processes and submissions in coordination with internal teams and external partners. 

  • Maintain and update accounting systems and reporting platforms as needed. 

  • Contribute to compliance with internal policies, accounting standards and audit requirements. 

  • Provide support on ad hoc requests, reports and finance-related projects. 

  • Collaborate with other departments and external advisors to gather and provide necessary information. 

  • Ad hoc duties within the Finance function, as and when required. 

 

Requirements 

The ideal candidate should have: 

  • BA in Accounting or similar field. 

  • At least 3+ years of proven experience in accounting. 

  • Background in either multinationals or mid-size companies will be preferred. 

  • Computer literacy with Advanced MS Excel skills. 

  • Good working knowledge of the English language. 

  • SAP experience will be a plus. 

 

Job-Specific Skills: 

  • High Volume Processing & fast pace background required. 

  • Strong organisation skills and ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently. 

  • Be proficient in data entry, working to multiple tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail. 

  • Strong communicator, both verbally and written, able to clearly explain policies and issues to internal and external customers. 

  • Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills. 

  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels of seniority. 

  • Ability to use their own initiative with minimal supervision and hold themselves to a high standard of quality and quantity of work.  

  • Good sense of responsibility and commitment to confidentiality. 

  • Proactive thinking but also willingness to learn and work as part of a team. 

  • Ambassador across the organization for best practices in Accounting in general. 

 

Benefits 

What we offer: 

  • Be part of an enthusiastic and passionate team. 

  • Work experience in an international leading company.  

  • Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills. 

  • Competitive Salary Package and Annual Performance Bonus. 

  • Comprehensive Private Health Insurance. 

  • Private Pension Plan. 

  • Ticket restaurant Card. 

  • Special Employee Offers and Discounts. 

  • Hybrid Way of Working: a mixture of office-based and remote working. 

 

Become part of our Group and Join our Mission by Applying for the role of Accounting Coordinator within the Daikin Hellas’ team today! 

Please note that the role of Accounting Coordinator is based in Athens, Greece. 

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

Good climate starts with people 
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.