Chief Operations Officer

**About Baker Tilly**

Baker Tilly South East Europe is a leading firm of auditors, accountants, tax consultants and business advisors, operating in Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova and Greece. Country offices are independent member firms of Baker Tilly International; one of the Top 10 largest networks of the sector.

A blend of young graduates and mature professionals create a fresh, innovative and forward-looking working environment. Our people are at the forefront, with the firm nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and inclusion.

**Career Opportunity**

**Short description of the position**

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Implement the company’s operations plan, in cooperation with the Regional team and Country’s management team
- Comply with internal policies, practices and procedures (incl. code of conduct, confidentiality, human resources, AML, Risk)
- Monitor and report any cases of non-compliance to the appropriate individual/department (e.g. Risk, AML, Operations, HR, etc.)
- Identify and mitigate operational risks; ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards
- Collaborate with other executives to align operations
- Supervise daily operations across departments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
- Implement group change initiatives to improve operational performance and adaptability
- Oversee budget preparation and financial reporting; monitor expenditures to ensure profitability
- Monitor the digitalization of certain processes and introduction of relevant software and systems to support it, with the objective to limit manual work and capture metrics quickly
- Ensure that branding guidelines and adhered to, as well as keep up to date with new initiatives implemented and examine their applicability to the region in cooperation with the Reginal team
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
- Ensure that the Health & Safety requirements of the firm are adhered to and ensure that all relevant actions are taken in a timely and effective manner
- Prepare progress reports on a regular and ad hoc basis, as agreed with the Regional team and Regional management
- Keep up to date with key developments and trends related to own role
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities, as assigned by the CEO
- Coordinate with other departments for the planning and implementation of relevant activities

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
- Master’s degree in Business Administration of related field is considered an advantage
- At least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
- Previous working experience in Bulgaria is considered an advantage or desire to relocate
- Strong leadership and management skills, problem solving, planning and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Greek and English

**Remuneration and Benefits**
- Excellent prospects for development within the group
- Medical Insurance Scheme

**Application Process