Job Description

The person in this role will be reporting to the Accounting Lead (based in Prague, Czech Republic) and be engaged in the accounting activities of our Czech affiliate as part of a small team with following responsibilities:

Position includes performing / completion / reporting the following tasks:

Cooperation with SSC Prague on daily basis:supporting in processing of purchase invoices,providing support for cash collection (FI invoices),collaboration in clearing open PO and performing PPR review,support SSC during accruals preparation process

Regular review of the invoices submitted via ARIBA portal or posted by SSC. Completion of transactions posted with description in National language. Requesting corrections for the documents that are not posted in compliance with local Tax legislation.Identification of incorrectness posted in GL and preparation of Journal entries for all corrections needed as from accounting as from Corporate/VAT tax point of view.Maintain the non-leading (statutory) ledger for the transactions to be compliant with statutory accounting legislation. Keeping all relevant evidence not provided directly by SAP for supporting Balance sheet balances and proving appropriateness of transactions posted.Maintain the register of the fixed assets and support the fixed asset process by:review of fixed assets transaction posted – adjustments posting for incorrectly allocated GLscreation of fixed assets evidence (master data),preparation of distribution rules in SAP and submitting Apian requests for SSC EMEA FA COEsubmitting Apian requests for disposals of the assets (scrap, sales, transfer)creation of capital IO on request

Creation of FI sales invoicesPreparation and submission of reports for Statistical Office, Czech National Bank, Customs (INTRASTAT) based on their periodicityPosting of payroll transactions, preparation of eICR and supporting documents for expat’s payroll costs cross chargesCooperation with SSC Prague on preparation of VAT return for COMET entity. Completion of VAT reports/returns for ATLAS entityCooperation with the auditors (interim & annual review of accounts) and tax advisors (preparation of CITR). Preparation of Annual report in Workiva tool.Preparing of supporting documents for Tax department related to TP documentation.

Requirements:

Czech Accounting GAAP experience at least 5+ yearsFluent in Czech/Slovak language and in EnglishExperienced in cooperation with Shared Service TeamsDetail oriented person, communicative and willing to gain new experiencesExperience with implementation of SAP system is a plus

What 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 program 5 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 Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more 

 

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Accounting, Corporate Experience, Credit Management, Data Management, Day to Day Accounting, Detail-Oriented, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Statement Review, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Relationships, Invoice Processing, Management Process, Order to Cash (OTC), Payment Handling, Preparation of Financial Reports, Tax Compliance

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/27/2025

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Requisition ID:R357650