Senior General Ledger Accountant

Working at Huvepharma

Huvepharma is focused on bringing human health and animal health and nutrition products to market. These pillars are the basis of our company name, Huvepharma: HUman and VEterinary PHARMAceuticals. 

We have more than half a century of expertise in the fermentation and manufacturing of human and animal health and nutritional products. Our growth is both organic and through acquisitions. We have successfully integrated products, facilities and know-how from numerous prestigious brands across many of the industries we work in and continue to look for other strategic acquisitions to help us create a balanced product portfolio and achieve our goals.

Building on our strong foundations, dynamic drive and clear business orientation have resulted in Huvepharma being one of the top ten veterinary pharmaceutical companies operating around the world today.

Huvepharma is a privately owned company, headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. Our manufacturing subsidiary, Biovet, is headquartered in Peshtera, Bulgaria, and has independent manufacturing units in various other locations. Large, modern fermentation plants provide capacity for producing major molecules, purification and downstream processing as well as having extensive R&D, quality assurance and packaged goods facilities.

We place a strong emphasis on addressing customer requirements which we believe can only be achieved through close partnerships. This is why Huvepharma employs highly skilled individuals with extensive experience of the industry coupled with a deep understanding and knowledge of the local market. With offices and representatives on every continent, there is always a member of the Huvepharma team ready and willing to help.

Role purpose

The Senior GL Accountant ensures the integrity of the general ledger for Huvepharma EOOD through high-quality postings, robust balance sheet reconciliations, and disciplined month-end/quarter-end/year-end close execution. The role also prepares the monthly Cognos Controller reporting package (including inputs, tie-outs, and explanations) and hands it over to the designated owner for final submission/loading.

Core responsibilities

1. General ledger ownership and close execution

• Own assigned GL areas end-to-end (e.g., accruals, provisions, payroll interfaces, intercompany, VAT/tax balances, reclasses).
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries (estimates, corrections, allocations, cut-off entries) with clear support and approvals.
• Drive timely completion of monthly close tasks in line with the close calendar; proactively identify risks, missing inputs, or unusual movements.
• Analyse account movements and variances (MoM/YoY) and provide concise, evidence-based explanations to the Finance Controller and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of GL processes, templates, and controls to increase efficiency and reduce late adjustments.

2. Balance sheet reconciliations and issue resolution

• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including bank, intercompany, payroll-related, VAT and tax accounts, accruals, and provisions.
• Ensure reconciliations are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate evidence (subledgers, statements, confirmations, working files).
• Investigate discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate resolutions across teams, and document conclusions and corrective actions.
• Maintain high standards of reconciliation quality, including aging, clearing logic, and traceability (from source - posting - reconciliation). 

3. Statutory and compliance support (Bulgaria)

• Support the Finance Controller, Tax Expert, and Statutory Compliance Manager in ensuring GL readiness for statutory reporting and local compliance requirements.
• Provide GL tie-outs and supporting schedules for VAT/tax reconciliations and regulatory/statutory filings (support role; not filing ownership unless assigned). 
• Ensure adherence to internal accounting manuals, policies and segregation-of-duties controls.

4. Cognos Controller reporting package preparation (consolidation input support)

• Prepare the monthly Cognos Controller reporting package from the local GL, including required schedules, mapping checks, and validations. 
• Perform tie-outs and consistency checks (e.g., trial balance - package totals - reconciliations; key movements; intercompany consistency). 
• Provide structured variance explanations and supporting documentation for group reporting review.
• Coordinate timely handover of the finalised reporting package and evidence to the person responsible for final submission/loading in Cognos Controller.
• Maintain a clear audit trail of files, assumptions, and approvals in SharePoint.

5. Documentation, controls and audit support

• Maintain comprehensive working papers and supporting documentation in SharePoint, ensuring version control and audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audits by providing timely, accurate documentation and clear explanations of balances and movements.
• Contribute to strengthening internal controls through standardisation, checklists, review routines and documented procedures.

Systems and tools

• Microsoft Dynamics AX (AX2012)
• Excel
• SharePoint

Qualifications and profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (professional qualification is a plus)
• 5+ years of progressive GL accounting experience, preferably in a complex or multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong working knowledge of Bulgarian accounting requirements and statutory compliance expectations; IFRS exposure is a plus (especially for group reporting)
• Demonstrated ability to own reconciliations, resolve issues proactively, and deliver a controlled close
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to explain "what changed and why" clearly and concisely
• Collaborative, structured communicator able to coordinate across Finance, Tax, Compliance, and Group reporting teams

How to apply

If joining a dynamic and changing company appeals to you, please send us your CV in English using the form below. Ensure your CV contains only information relevant to your academic and professional background, avoiding sensitive personal data.

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