Team Lead Back Office Accounting FA - Capital City of Prague

Job summary

The Team Lead Back Office Accounting FA & IC will supervise a team that is responsible for US GAAP FA & IC accounting and processes in scope and is in charge of FA & IC activities. The position is based in Prague and reports to the Accounting Manager Back Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure completeness of FA & IC activities within the Record-to-Report processes in line with US GAAP, corporate policies and other requirements.
• Responsible for the accuracy of the tasks assigned to FA & IC Team, including month-end close & 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.
• Ensure completeness of necessary supporting documentation of Journal Entries.
• Ensure the preparation and reviews of balance sheet reconciliations of assigned accounts are performed timely.
• Ensure performance of internal controls, including SOX compliance.
• Ensure all internal policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Support audits (internal & external) in coordination of Statutory and other teams.
• 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.
• Embrace and encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the Back Office Accounting Team.
• Motivate, mentor, develop and manage the Back Office team members. Host regular team meetings, feedback sessions (including yearly appraisal), set clear expectations and SMART goals

Qualifications

• 5 years experience, with preferably minimum 3 years in a multinational corporation or global accounting firm, Big 4 preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of successful supervisory experience of at least 3 years.

Skills/Knowledge

• 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.
• Record to Report knowledge and experience.
• 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
• 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.

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