Deputy Team Lead GL Accountant

COMPANY INTRODUCTION:

We are a world leader in the sector of business consulting, offering services in the field of Finance, Systems Integration, Telecommunications and Informatics among others. With operation centers in more than 70 countries worldwide, our corporation is currently a globally recognized leader in the "next generation" of business consulting with reported revenue of billions of dollars. The European branch of the global Shared Services was established in Prague 5 years ago with the objective of supporting European markets and functions worldwide. Today with over 400 employees, we are supporting in excess of 15,000 company employees in 40 countries. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The General Ledger (GL) team has a crucial role within the Financial Accounting team responsibility for delivering month-end financial information that impacts Balance Sheets and P&L. The team plays a critical part in the company`s month-end close process resulting in complete and accurate financial statements. The Senior Accountant/Deputy Team Lead assists and coordinates preparation, approval, and review of journal entries, balance sheets, reconciliations and other relevant accounting issues in compliance with local legislation, US GAAP standards, and the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX).

Key responsibilites:

Operational:

• Assist in the monthly, quarterly and yearly consolidation process and reporting
• Preparation and posting of more complex journal entries for company accounts ensuring information 
is accurate and up to date
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet GL accounts and Income Statement accounts analysis, research of discrepancies and determination of appropriate course of action
• Provide financial analysis as needed, reports preparation by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing 
information and trends
• Manage various ad hoc tasks and improvement projects as required
• Complying internal policies and procedures (SOX, Segregation of duties, etc.)
• Supporting internal and external audits as requested

Team Management:

• Cooperating and interacting with internal stakeholders, Industry Vertical and Business Partners
• Coordination of regular month end closing activities
• Supervise and coordinate the team in key deliverables, ensuring SLAs are met
• Team Coaching and performance management
• Providing strategic inputs within GL management team
• Drive process improvement and standardization initiatives

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Finance / Accounting / Economics or Business Administration degree is preferred
• Three or more years of accounting or finance experience
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Strong Excel skills are desired
• Systems knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent Customer Service skills and client – focused attitude
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to think strategically, balancing long and short-term priorities independently

THE OFFER:

• Attractive corporate benefit package (including 5 weeks of holidays and other benefits)
• Flexible working hours
• Permanent contract
• Modern offices in Prague center
• Constant personal development and trainings
• Daily use of foreign languages
• Responsible job
• Free refreshments in the workplace
• Opportunity to be part of projects
• Positive, international and relaxed working environment
• Social events and team building activities