Lead Statutory Specialist with German

What you will do

The Lead Legal Entity Stewardship (LES) EMEA is responsible for statutory compliance activities, including coordination with the business and GBS operations, with overall responsibility for the preparation of the country legal entities - individual and consolidated (if applicable) - financial statements.

The Lead LES EMEA drafts the extended trial balance containing the relevant statutory adjustments.

The position acts as coordinator, driver and supporter of the financial statement audit cycle (preparation of audit requests, reporting of status progress and if needed supporting manager with escalation process).

The position ensures compliance with local financial statutory regulations and monitors the overall compliance with Johnson Controls´ corporate accounting policies, procedures and timelines applicable.

The position reports directly to the Senior Manager LES EMEA

How you will do it

• Assist the Country Manager in the preparation of the legal entities’ statutory financial statements for production entities
• Prepare financial statements including footnote disclosures for holding companies independently
• Support the preparation of the US GAAP vs. Local GAAP bridge (extended trial balance) and relevant adjustments
• Coordinate, drive and support the financial statements audit cycle
• Maintaining a statutory compliance calendar for the countries under remit
• Creation of a robust control’s environment with process improvement as a core ethos
• Analyze financial data and reconcile General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to Statutory adjustments.
• Develop analyses and journal entries for investments in affiliates.
• Prepare & review statutory capital and surplus estimate for senior management monthly.
• Identify and assist in the implementation of process improvements (e.g., automation)
• Work with Manager/Lead to implement necessary changes through collaboration with business process owners.
• Assist with administrative tasks in filing with various regulatory agencies.
• Keep abreast of GAAP and Statutory accounting pronouncements.
• Execution of audit plan, in conjunction with in-country SME’s, external auditors, BU controllers and all other parties involved.
• Fully support different projects initiated by corporate/global/regional team, e.g., corporate initiatives, process optimization, ERP upgrade, divestiture etc.

What we look for

• Master's degree in Finance or Economics with focus on finance and/or accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant work experience in international corporations or in the audit and accounting field.
• Experience with managing teams
• Computer competency and familiarity with a variety of application software (SAP R/3, Oracle, iScala, JD Edwards, HFM)
• Fluent verbal and written communication in English and German
• Experience in European countries local accounting GAAP would be an asset
• Knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles
• Self-starter, detail-oriented and proactive with focus on accuracy, in an environment with changing priorities and time constraints.
• Hands on mentality, team player, able to work in a flexible manner

Our Benefits

Besides working in an international environment, you will receive a regularly monthly bonus after your first six months, meal vouchers, a recreation allowance and retail discounts. Additionally, our flexible benefits program will allow you to customize benefits from a selection of 3500 products and service such as gym membership, medical cover, a multi-sports card plus many more.

Our onsite facilities at our Bratislava based office includes a fitness centre, canteen, nursery and coffee machines located on every floor.

If you are relocating to Bratislava to join Johnson Controls, you will be eligible to receive a housing allowance to help you setup your new life in Slovakia.

The gross monthly salary for this position starts from 2000 EUR per month, plus a monthly bonus that starts after your first 6 months. Please note this is a minimum salary and our compensation packages are based on your professional experience and qualifications.

Our Culture

At Johnson Controls you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in today’s market. Our hardworking people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, results-oriented, hardworking and above all fun. 

We believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion, getting comfortable with having crucial conversations, and valuing different perspectives, we will be one of the most desirable places to work. 

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