Team Leaders - Statutory Accounting- with English - based in Prague

Our client is a multinational company with a big regional finance hub in Prague. We are searching for more Team Leaders (3 years plus managerial experience) for different European regions. The position is to coordinate the accounting activities across the
specific entities according to both US GAAP and local statutory
requirements of the assigned OpCos. The Accounting Team Lead coordinates
a team of 56 Sr. Accountants.

Tasks

• Coordinate the endtoend activities in the AccounttoReport processes in line with US GAAP corporate policies and ensure that the local statutory
  requirements of the assigned OpCos are met
• Ensure accurate and timely monthend reporting meet all corporate deadlines
• Understand the balance sheet & income statement impacts of every transaction
  to challenge or propose material accounting judgmental entries when
  relevant
• Coordinate all necessary documentation for monthly accruals and prepayments
• Coordinate the adjustments and resolves problems within company guidelines and given policy
• Perform Balance sheet reviews as well as coordinate their preparations
• Review VAT return and ensure submission according to local deadlines
• Prepare statutory Accounts and tax returns as well as any other local government requirements
• Liaise with Auditors (Internal and External) and responsible for the
  preparation of documentation required as well as SOX testing
• Key user for specific finance systems including maintenance of respective
  approval matrix training and support of department users and
  documentation
• Ensure documentations (Guidelines Manuals) are complete and uptodate
• Regular focus on Balance sheets to minimize open items etc.

Requirements

• 57 years experience minimum 3 years in a multinational corporation
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of successful leadership and management experience of at least 3 years
• Excellent technical financial skills. Ability to understand the balance sheet
  & income statement impacts of every transaction and to challenge or
  propose material accounting judgmental entries when relevant
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles and processes
• Account to Report knowledge and experience
• European statutory requirements
• SAP R3 / Oracle HFM knowledge
• USGAAP SOX experience
• Higher degree in business administration or equivalent finance specific degree
• Excellent communication skills in English
• In addition German or Italian is a plus.
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and to drive necessary actions to completion
• Demonstrate sound work ethics respect and cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Effective time management organizational and prioritization skills
• We accept only candidates with valid working visa in the Czech Republic

Benefits

• Attractive salary and annual bonus
• Home office possibility 23 days weekly
• Contribution to ACCA
• Contribution to wellness and leisure activities
• Extra 5 days of vacation
• 4 paid sick days
• Individual retirement plan and life insurance possibility
• Meal vouchers
• Language courses
• Very nice work environment
• Relocation support if needed

We are looking forward to receiving your professional c.v.s in English. If you have any additional questions you can contact directly Mrs. Lubica Zakov mobile phone nr..