Senior GL Accountant - Relocation to Prague

Envista's Regional Accounting Group based in Prague is looking for an experienced General Ledger Senior Accountant. The Sr. GL Accountant will work within a team that is responsible for US GAAP accounting and reporting of specific assigned operating companies and/or legal entities. In addition, the GL accounting team will be responsible for regulatory financial reporting requirements, as well as compliance and implementation of internal control policies and procedures. The position is based in Prague and reports to the Regional GL Accounting Lead.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform various activities within the Record-to-Report processes in line with US GAAP, corporate policies and in respect to local statutory requirements of the European countries assigned.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end 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.
• Coordinate all necessary supporting documentation for monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Coordinate the preparation of Balance Sheet and coordinate 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.
• Review timely tax declarations and local tax filing requirements (VAT, Corporate Tax, etc.) in with local deadlines.
• Prepare statutory accounts and tax returns as well as any other local government requirements.
• Support audits (internal & external) including coordination of client deliverables.
• Key user for specific finance systems 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.
• Motivate, mentor, develop, and manage GL accounting team members.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the GL Accounting Team.

Experience:

• 5 years experience in General Ledger, minimum 2 years in a multinational corporation or global accounting firm

Skills/Knowledge:

• Excellent technical financial skills. Ability to understand the balance sheet & income statement impacts on transactions and to challenge or propose material accounting judgment entries, when relevant.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles and processes
• Record to Report knowledge and experience
• Ability to understand various local statutory requirements is a significant advantage
• SAP R3, Oracle, HFM knowledge is a plus
• US-GAAP and SOX experience

Other Competencies:

• Higher degree in business administration or equivalent finance specific degree, CPA/ACCA or equivalent
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in English is required
• Demonstrate sound work ethic, respect and cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

You can look forward to these benefits:

• Relocation support
• Annual bonus plan
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Home office possibility
• Company discounts
• Service awards
• Attractive work environment in Prague 8 - Libeň