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Our Experienced Team has many years experience hiring top industry professionals at Executive and Board level

First Achieve believes people are the most important resource for any successful company. That factor is critical in finding experienced individuals to fill senior positions, which can positively impact to your business performance.

Recruiting the top industry professionals at Executive and Board level in today’s marketplace can be challenging and extremely time-consuming. First Achieve is dedicated to assisting you with that challenge to deliver greater future profitability and success.

Through our hands-on board level experience across multiple sectors, we are in the best position to headhunt the best Directors, Senior Management and Non Executives in your market.

I am thrilled to share my incredibly positive experience working with First Achieve as my dedicated recruitment partner. From the moment we started collaborating, I was struck by their unparalleled professionalism, dedication, and expertise in the field.

Anthony Brown
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Head of Recruitment

First Achieve took the time to truly understand our company's unique needsand culture, ensuring that every candidate they presdented was not only highly qualifies, but also a perfect fit for our team. Their exceptional ability to identify top-teir talent in a competitive market is a testament to their keen insight and thorough research.

Jennifer Bennett
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HR Director

Latest Jobs

Accountant
Finance
  • Athens
  • Up to €2000 per month
  • Permanent

AccountantLocation: Syngrou, Athens, Greece (on site)Salary: up to €2.000 Gross (14 salaries, salary based on experience) As an Accountant, you will be at the forefront of managing critical financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective financial planning. Key responsibilities:Manage Financial Transactions: Oversee the bookkeeping for our parent company and subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Data Monitoring: Keep a close eye on our myDATA requirements, taking the necessary actions to stay compliant.Prepare Tax Declarations: Handle VAT, withheld taxes, list of contracts, and more to keep our operations running smoothly.Month-End Closing: Support the monthly end closing process and prepare our monthly group reporting requirements.Perform Reconciliations: Reconcile general ledger, trial balance, accounts payable, receivables, and bank statements.Payment Plans: Develop and execute strategic payment plans.Journal Entries & Accruals: Prepare journal entries, provisions, and accruals to maintain financial accuracy.International Support: Assist in the accounting functions of our foreign subsidiaries.Audit Support: Collaborate with auditors and support the audit process.Undertake Ad-Hoc Activities: Participate in finance projects, ERP development projects, ad-hoc analysis and more to drive innovation. Requirements: A BSc/MSc in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.5+ years of experience working as an Accountant or in a similar role.Excellent knowledge of local accounting and tax principles; good knowledge of IFRS is a plus.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft tools.Familiarity with ERP environments; knowledge of Softone is an added advantage.Fluent written and verbal communication skills in Greek and English.Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail.

Project Manager Banking
Finance
  • Athens
  • Up to €3000 per month
  • Permanent

Project Manager BankingLocation: Syngrou, Athens, Greece (on site)Salary: up to €3.000 Gross (14 salaries, salary based on experience) The Project Manager provides the consistency needed to see projects through from start to finish. With a mixture of technical knowledge and leadership, he oversees both the product being produced and the people performing the work. What will you need to do:Coordinate internal resources and stakeholders for the flawless execution of ongoing projects.Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, within budget and in agreed quality.Develop project charters, WBS, execution plans, project baselines, responsibility matrices.Use appropriate verification techniques to manage the change requests.Manage the relationship between stakeholders.Coordinate with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate processing of project-related payments, aligning with the established schedule and client expectations.Perform risk analysis to proactively calculate and manage project risks.Create, maintain and control the standard project documentation.Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Maintain quality assurance by establishing and enforcing organization standards. What will you bring:Academics in Business Administration or relevant field including Management, Finance, Computer Science or other related disciplines.Proven track of record with successfully delivered projects in the Financial Services sector the last 5 years.Solid technical background, with understanding and hands-on experience in banking software management and development, especially in investment management field.Competency in both Waterfall and Agile project implementation methodologies. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.Fluency in written and verbal English.PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP certification or equivalent qualification will be considered an asset.

Digital Banking Business Consultant
Finance
  • Athens
  • Up to €2500 per month
  • Permanent

Digital Banking Business Consultant Location: Syngrou, Athens, Greece (Hybrid 3 office/ 2 home)Salary: up to €2,500 Gross (14 salaries, salary based on experience)The Digital Banking Business Consultant is a pivotal role that combines business analysis skills with strategic consultancy, linking complex business needs with innovative technical solutions. This position focuses on the analysis, design, and implementation of cutting-edge digital banking software accessible via web and mobile platforms (Android and iOS). We seek a candidate with a clear vision who can understand banking requirements and translate them into dynamic development strategies.Job Responsibilities:· Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, seamlessly transforming business objectives into actionable digital solutions.· Agile Project Management: Apply Agile Scrum methodologies and utilize Jira software to optimize project timelines, sprint planning, and backlog prioritization for improved project delivery and team dynamics.· Innovative User Story Development: Develop comprehensive user stories and maintain meticulous documentation, including technical specifications, user journeys, story maps, and wireframes, to drive the development of intuitive interfaces.· Proactive Issue Resolution: Anticipate project or production challenges, collaborate with teams to devise innovative solutions, and escalate issues as necessary to prevent delays.· Strategic Requirements Definition: Collaborate with product owners to define precise, high-impact requirements that outline goals, acceptance criteria, and measurable outcomes.· Rigorous Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop extensive test cases for CI/CD automation, manual testing, and non-functional testing to ensure the delivery of superior products. Drive QA KPIs and retrospectives to foster continuous improvement.· Dynamic Stakeholder Communication and Requirement Analysis: Engage directly with stakeholders to thoroughly understand their needs and expectations, ensuring projects are aligned with user demands. Job Qualifications & Skills:· A minimum of three years of experience in business analysis in the banking software sector, with a strong preference for candidates with digital banking solution expertise.· Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Business Administration, or related discipline.· Excellent communication skills and proficiency in defect tracking.· Desirable experience with manual testing.· Deep knowledge of Agile practices and Scrum methodologies, as well as proficiency in using Jira for project management.· Experience in mobile app development and collaboration with UI/UX designers to prepare product backlogs is a plus.

Senior Investment Analyst
Finance
  • Athens
  • €3000 - €3500 per month
  • Permanent

Senior Investment Analyst - Banking & IT Sector 📍 Athens (Hybrid: 4 days office / 1 day remote)💰 €3,000 - €3,500 gross/month (14 salaries per year) We are looking for an experienced Senior Investment Analyst with a strong background in the Banking & IT sector to join our client's team in Athens. What you'll doGather, analyze & document business requirements.Collaborate with stakeholders & technical teams to ensure feasible, efficient solutions.Maintain and prioritize the product backlog (features, enhancements, bugs).Create functional specs & wireframes for timely sprint planning.Participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, daily standups, reviews).Support documentation and alignment meetings with implementation teams.What we're looking forBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.3-5 years of experience in Treasury, Finance or Banking preferred.Strong knowledge of cash management, financial instruments, and treasury operations.Good analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.Basic understanding of FX and liquidity management concepts.Very good knowledge of English.What We Offer:Gross salary: up to €3,500/month plus bonus.Meal vouchers and medical/life insurance.Opportunities for growth in a multinational, fast-growing organisation.Collaborative, tech-driven work environment.

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First Achieve have hands on industry experience in recruiting the highest calibre candidates across IT, Technical, Engineering and Manufacturing sectors.

We believe that working in partnership to thoroughly understand the requirements and demands of our clients and candidates is the key to ensuring we consistently deliver a tailored service that’s of the highest standards whilst maintaining high levels of integrity, transparency and delivery.

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