GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT- Prague

Job Description
 
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for fixed asset accounting and related compliance controls. Preparation of accurate balance sheet and reconciliations and for providing fixed asset information
• Independent ownership of month-end closing activities for country in scope
• Solid understanding of inter-departmental and cross-team dependencies
• Responsible for the accuracy of General Ledger accounting entries and Reconciliations in accordance with GAAP, Compliance, Internal Audit and SOX requirements;
• Responsible for a number of specific accounting processes within General Ledger, working closely with the local teams as needed to ensure accurate and timely completion
• Supporting the senior accountant to ensure accurate reporting of inventory and owning a number of inventory related tasks and journals
• Build a strong awareness of the local business and building relationships with local teams.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations of all related General Ledger accounts
• Perform ongoing investigation and effective resolution of accounting and technical errors
• Demonstrate an active ownership of General Ledger activities for assigned company code(s)
• Maintain an effective internal control framework around General Ledger, closing and financial reporting activities;
• Manage ad hoc one-time requests, participates in projects as/when required

• Ensure strong internal controls are in place in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings.
• Accurate and timely month-end reporting focus. Meets all corporate and regional deadlines

• Partially qualified or fully qualified accountant with 1-3 years financial / general accounting experience
• Fluent English
• Other language is an advantage
• Experience in General Accounting 
• Good technical accounting background
• Knowledge of SAP and Excel
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Customer focused; able to build effective partnerships with internal customers and work as part of a team.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, respect, and cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Highly motivated and proactive
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills with an ability to work with people at different levels and in remote locations
• Strong Attention to detail
• Methodical approach with a commitment to accuracy & timeliness of analysis
• Strong continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work in a complex environment