Costing Expert Accountant

Ever wondered what’s behind the cost of a Coca-Cola bottle? Join the General Accounting Team at Coca-Cola HBC!

We’re not just number crunchers, we’re an analytical, and insight-driven team operating at the core of one of the world’s top FMCG companies. As part of the GA team, you’ll go beyond operations to truly understand the mechanics of the business—how costs behave, how strategy takes shape, and how data drives decision-making.

In this dynamic and international environment, you’ll collaborate across markets and dive deep into cost structures. If you’re curious, driven, and ready to make an impact—you’ll feel right at home here.

AS A PART OF OUR GA TEAM You will be responsible for the accurate accounting of the company’s inventory including calculation and analysis of its direct production costs. You would be able to work in a very friendly environment, side by side with colleagues responsible for different countries in the Coca-Cola Hellenic Group, sharing knowledge and gaining excellent experience.

OUR NEW TEAM MEMBER NEEDS TO HAVE:

• Previous Experience: 2+ years in accounting, preferably in fast-paced multinational environments—ready to step in and drive results from day one.

• Educational Foundation: A degree in Accounting or a related field, giving you the technical backbone to contribute with confidence.

• Costing Knowledge: Strong understanding of weighted average inventory valuation and its real-world application in cost accounting and financial reporting.

• Clear Communicator: Fluent in English, with strong verbal and written skills to ensure smooth, effective collaboration.

• Tech-Savvy: Confident working with ERP systems—you know how to navigate technology to increase efficiency.

• Excel Expertise: Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and workflow optimization—you make numbers work for you.

• Adaptable & Curious: Adaptable and eager to learn in ever-changing environments—you thrive in new challenges.

• Team Player: Strong collaborator who communicates clearly with colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to keep things moving.

• Customer-Centricity: Delivers timely, value-driven solutions to internal stakeholders with a focus on partnership and quality.

• Time Management: Skilled at managing priorities and meeting deadlines without compromising quality or attention to detail.

YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE IF YOU CAN ENSURE:

• Period-End Closings: Deliver accurate, complete, and timely costing and accounting data for the assigned entities during period-end closings—keeping financials sharp, reliable, and on schedule.

• Standard Cost: Maintain and analyze standard costs for manufactured goods and raw materials, ensuring accuracy in cost planning and driving informed financial decisions.

• Actual Cost: Calculate actual prices of finished goods and raw materials each month in SAP—ensuring precision and consistency across reporting cycles.

• Variance Analyses: Conduct monthly price and usage variance analysis to highlight key cost drivers and support proactive business decisions.

• Transfer Pricing: Prepare and analyze transfer prices for intra-group transactions, helping ensure smooth financial operations across entities.

• Inventory & Balance Sheet: Deliver monthly inventory reports and perform balance sheet reconciliations in line with internal control standards—ensuring audit-readiness and data quality.

• Booking & Provisions: Guarantee accurate bookkeeping by calculating and posting accruals and provisions on time—keeping ledgers clean and compliant.

• Process Enhancement: Actively engage in continuous improvement projects—contributing to smarter, faster, and more efficient costing and controlling operations.

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU:

• Comprehensive onboarding: You’ll have a buddy and a trainer who will introduce you to the business, your daily routines and tasks during your onboarding period

• Clear goals and feedback: We’ll provide clear guidelines and tools, so you’ll be able to track your results, understand your progress and achieve targets

• Ongoing learning and development: You’ll have the opportunity to continuously develop your skills through internal learning programs and external certification (ACCA, CIMA, etc.)

• Attractive benefits package: You’ll enjoy food vouchers, additional health insurance, performance bonus, a sport card, and exclusive discounts designed to support your well-being and lifestyle.

• Working model – Hybrid (2 days per week from the office for Sofia-based candidates, and fully remote for outside of Sofia candidates)

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Coca-Cola Hellenic BSO is a dynamic and fast-growing Business Services Organization, delivering Finance, Procurement, and Human Resource services to 29 Coca-Cola HBC countries across Europe and Africa. Established in 2011 in Sofia, Bulgaria, BSO was created to enhance operational capabilities and drive efficiency in key support functions.

We centralize and manage financial operations, HR administration, and business data, ensuring consistency, quality, and streamlined service delivery across the organization. Our team is committed to continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to simplify processes and create value for both employees and customers.

For over a decade, we have continued to innovate and improve the services we provide to the Hellenic family. Our diversity makes us more efficient and creative: our team includes over 600 employees from 14 nationalities, speaking 19 languages. We work from various locations (15+ countries and many more cities), which only makes us more inclusive and flexible.

At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success.

Ready to make an impact? Apply Now!