
Accountant, Regional GL Accounting
- Praha
- Trvalý pracovní poměr
- Plný úvazek
- Perform various activities within the Record-to-Report processes in line with US GAAP, corporate policies and guidance. Work and assure GL activities within following processes (or some of these) – the main activities and processes comprise: Journals Processing, Fixes Assets accounting, Intercompany activities, Operating costs /Prepayments accounting, Sales and Deferrals accounting, Inventory/Cost of Goods sold accounting, Benefits and Compensations accounting.
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end processing of journals, reporting and ensure all corporate deadlines are met.
- Understand the balance sheet & income statement impacts of every transaction to challenge or propose accounting adjustment entries, when relevant.
- Gather and coordinate all necessary supporting documentation for journals (e.g. accruals, deferrals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany, etc.) and adherence to process.
- Support the preparation of Balance Sheet and the monthly review and analyses.
- Ensure the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations are performed timely.
- Ensure performance of internal controls, including SOX compliance.
- Ensure all internal policies and procedures are consistently followed.
- Support local reporting requirements with processing of required journals, reports and analysis.
- Support audits (internal & external) including coordination of client deliverables.
- Key user/owner for specific finance systems and processes including maintenance of respective approval matrix, training and support of department users and documentation.
- Ensure accounting documentation (Guidelines, Manuals) are complete and up-to-date.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the GL Accounting Team.
- 1-2 years’ experience, multinational corporation or global accounting firm, Big 4 preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of successful collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
- Excellent technical financial skills. Ability to understand the balance sheet & income statement impacts of every transaction and to challenge or propose material accounting judgment entries, when relevant.
- Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles and processes.
- Process oriented mind set and continuous improvement experience.
- Record to Report knowledge and experience.
- SAP R3, Oracle, HFM knowledge is an advantage.
- US-GAAP and SOX experience
- Higher degree in business administration or equivalent finance specific degree
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required. Other European language is a great advantage.
- Demonstrate sound work ethic, respect and cultural sensitivity and awareness.
- Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.