Lead Financial Accountant – Financial Accounting & Reporting

We are looking for a Lead Financial Accountant – Financial Accounting & Reporting to take responsibility for  financial accounting and statutory reporting activities for both the Private Pension Fund (FPAP NN) and its Administrator, NN Pensii SAFPAP SA.

This is a senior/ expert role with a high level of professional and technical accountability for financial accounting and reporting, similar in scope to a chief accountant from a technical standpoint.

You will work closely with a team of financial accountants, acting as a technical lead and reference point, while day‑to‑day accounting activities are performed collaboratively within the team.
The role ensures, at an operational level, the accounting activities of the NN Private Pension Fund.

What will you do?

Financial Accounting – Pension Fund & Administrator

• Act as technical lead for the accounting team, ensuring consistent and correct application of accounting standards across activities related to both the Pension Fund and the Administrator;

• Manage general ledger activities, journals and statutory accounting registers for both entities;

• Ensure  accurate, complete, and timely delivery of financial information and provide support during period-end close and audits.

• Prepare and validate monthly trial balances and support period‑end closing;

• Perform reconciliations and ensure data integrity across accounting records;

• Support the accounting treatment of investment transactions related to the Pension Fund, in collaboration with the Investments Department;

• Support inventory processes in line with legal and regulatory requirements;

• Ensure proper application of accounting policies, procedures and delegated authorities.

Financial & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and regulatory reports for the Pension Fund and the Administrator.

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports to authorities (ANAF, Ministry of Finance, ASF);

• Maintain and continuously improve financial reporting procedures;

• Deliver periodic financial reporting to Executive Management and NN Group

Tax & Fiscal Support (together with the Tax Specialist)

• Prepare and submit tax declarations in accordance with legislation;

• Support analysis of taxes, deferred tax and applicable fiscal treatments;

• Contribute to transfer pricing documentation and fiscal procedures;

• Ensure alignment between Group accounting policies and local regulations.

Policies, Procedures & Projects

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting and reporting procedures;

• Participate as a key finance expert in cross‑functional and system‑related projects;

• Support testing and implementation of accounting and reporting system changes.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a technical finance contact for internal stakeholders and auditors;

• Provide technical support in interactions with regulators and tax authorities;

• Represent the company from a technical and professional perspective, in collaboration with responsible management.

What will you bring?

• University degree in Economics / Finance / Accounting;

• Min 4–5 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting;

• Strong knowledge of Romanian accounting standards and IFRS;

• Experience with statutory and regulatory reporting;

• CECCAR/ ACCA qualification or ACCA student – a strong advantage;

• Experience in the pension funds or investment funds sector – a strong advantage;

• Advanced Excel skills and solid exposure to accounting systems;

• Fluent English (written and spoken);

• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset and ownership attitude.

What we offer

At NN we believe a diverse workforce allows us as a company to better serve our customers. NN Romania employs a variety of nationalities, languages and cultures, and we aim to create an environment where diversity can flourish. We foster a culture that welcomes and respects everyone. NN wants to ensure equal opportunities and rewards for all employees and extends employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

We match this with employee benefits that are in line with what is needed today and in the future. This way, we offer our employees the opportunity to get the best out of themselves:

• Extra security: Life and health insurance, plus a group surgical insurance plan.
• Health & wellbeing: A customizable benefits package that includes private health insurance, dental and surgery coverage, life insurance, and voluntary pension.
• Flexibility that fits your lifestyle: Hybrid work model, flexible hours.
• Work from where you feel inspired: Up to 60 days of remote work from abroad.
• Time to recharge: Up to 27 vacation days based on tenure, plus extra days off for unexpected personal events.
• Office perks: On-site massage, fresh fruit.
• A modern office: In a quiet, central Bucharest location near the subway.
• Smart extras: Bookster and HILIO (ex-ATLAS) memberships.
• We stand by you: Access to tailored development programs; just bring your curiosity and drive to learn.

The monthly salary range for the role is between 11,873 and 20,354 RON gross. The salary range showcased is only indicative. The final benefits package will be agreed upon during final negotiations with each candidate, by considering different criteria, such as the experience and skills level. Therefore, the finally agreed salary will stay confidential, as per the applicable law and we reserve the right to apply adjustments to the offer at any time during the hiring process.  

*To apply for this position, you must meet the legal requirements for working in Romania