About the role
Hiring Manager: Luiggi Paulo Savini Heredia
Recruiter: Asel Žalgaspajeva
Contract type: Permanent
Job type: Full time
Job requisition ID: 17602
Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Kozel, Birell, Frisco or Kingswood
These are just a few of our iconic brands. Our newly established in-house business unit in Prague will support our international markets, and anyone joining us will have a significant impact in optimizing finance operations. Read on to learn more about the role and discover how you can shape your career with us in an inclusive and diverse environment.
Your main point of contact will be our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Assel, and during the recruitment process you will also meet the GL Team Lead, Kristýna Hrnčárková, and the Manager, Luiggi. We are looking forward to meeting you!
The Senior General Ledger Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of financial accounting information. You will be responsible for managing complex accounting activities, supporting month-end and year-end close, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements, and partnering with stakeholders across the business. Beyond operational excellence, you will act as a subject matter expert, driving process improvements, supporting audits, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to finance transformation initiatives.
Do you fit?
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally gained in an international Shared Service Centre environment.
Strong experience with month-end closing activities.
Experience supporting internal and external audits.
Solid experience in intercompany accounting and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
Experience in finance transformation or project implementation is an advantage.
Strong knowledge of IFRS.
Knowledge of Czech accounting standards is an advantage.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with SAP or another ERP system.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
A continuous improvement mindset and interest in making processes more efficient.
Team-oriented approach with a collaborative working style.
High level of ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering quality results.
What you'll own
End-to-end General Ledger activities for assigned legal entities.
Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with internal deadlines.
Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, and intra-group recharges.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records in accordance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
Prepare and review Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports, investigating unusual movements and variances.
Prepare supporting schedules and financial analyses.
Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
Monitor ageing items and ensure compliance with internal reconciliation policies.
Prepare and review intercompany transactions and record them in the accounting ERP.
Coordinate balance confirmations with group entities.
Resolve discrepancies in cooperation with finance teams across different countries.
Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
Respond to auditor requests and provide supporting evidence in line with planned deadlines.
Ensure compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, internal controls, and company policies.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency.
Participate in automation, standardization, and finance transformation initiatives.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOPs and process documentation.
Promote best practices across the Finance organization.
Benefits & perks
Sound like you?
Negotiable · Kompania Piwowarska · Prague, CZ
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