Job Description
The AtR General Ledger Specialist will be accountable and responsible for ensuring that the transactions of all the markets that the BSC support in Prague have been properly accounted for and accurately reflect our company's accounting process. The objective of this role is to work closely with Local Finance Teams to ensure that the accounting records: (i) accurately reflect the results of the associated business process, (ii) are in line with US GAAP.
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide general ledger support and analysis inclusive of period end financial close responsibilities for EuropeProvide support across General Ledger and other AtR sub-process activitiesMaintain an accurate and current accounting ledger which reflects the country's transactional reality through timely posting of all required itemsEnsure that all transactions are correctly reflected in the ledger on a country basisEnsure accurate and timely period reporting that complies with Corporate and country requirementsResponsible for monthly Account Reconciliation processes on a timely basis and adhering to all corporate standards and guidelinesActively identify opportunities for streamlining and rendering service delivery more efficiently, and participating in special projectsWork closely with other team members to effectively manage workload and gain exposure to multiple finance and business disciplines within our organizationReview and sign off of the final financial package and the Balance Sheet ReconciliationsPerform Trial Balance review with the ability to identify and communicate trends, perform analyses on variances and provide a general understanding of all accounts, with support of senior colleaguesParticipate in various projects, drive standardization and automation.Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or FinanceMinimum of 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting department of a multinational company including demonstratedBusiness-level English language skills (speaking and writing)Experience using SAP desiredExperience with IFRS desiredExperience with US GAAP desiredExperience with balance sheet reconciliationsIntermediate to Advanced PC experience (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Other Requirements:
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timelinessStrong communication, interpersonal, and organization skills requiredDemonstrated commitment to education and professional development Ability to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertaintyAdvanced problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processesWorks effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, under pressure and with a high degree of professionalismTeam player with focus on collaborationWhat we offer:
Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases) Pension and health insurance contributions Internal reward system plus referral program5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs Up-to-date laptop and iPhone Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more
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Employee Status:
Temporary (Fixed Term)Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Required Skills:
Ability to Work Under Pressure, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Accountability, Account Collections, Accounting, Account Reconciliations, Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Business Administration, Business Processes, Business Support, Compliance SOX, Credit Management, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Operations, General Ledger Administration, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory, Interpersonal Relationships, IS Audit, Management Process, Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Streamlining, Project Management, Quantitative Analytics {+ 4 more}Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
06/2/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R349788