Chief Accountant

Descripción del puesto:

* Manage, monitor and mentor/train the entire accounting team (4 accountants).
* Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.
* Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers (e.g. accounts receivables, accounts payables, revenue, expenses, fixed assets register etc.), overseeing the correctness of posting.
* Supervises the month end close and prepares the supporting reports for monthly management accounts.
* Supervises the year end close including reconciliations and preparation of reports for consolidation.
* Supervises and participates in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
* Posting of accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, entries re fixed assets etc., solving of complex accounting problems
* Review and improvement of accounting and administrative controls.
* Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
* Communication and cooperation with the external/internal auditors, tax advisors, tax authorities, banks etc.
* Controlling support
* Monthly VAT reporting, preparation of annual income tax return, road tax and other tax matters
* Ensure compliance with the Czech Accounting Standards
* Administrative support to the accounting department and other related work including accounting documents archiving.
* Work collaboratively with other teams to achieve shared goals.

* The background of an international law firm.
* Professional and friendly environment.
* Excellent financial rewards in line with the experience.
* Annual bonus and interesting benefits (5 weeks holiday, sick days, personal leave, MultiSport or MultiPass card).
* Professional and career growth

Requerimientos del candidato/a:

* BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant.
* Proven experience as an accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant.
* Awareness of business trends and advanced knowledge of accounting and tax legislation.
* Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
* Hands-on experience with accounting software packages.
* Advanced MS Excel skills including "Vlookups" and pivot tables.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability of working with numbers.
* Fluent knowledge of Czech and/or Slovak language.
* Written and spoken knowledge of English - level (B2).
* Independence, diligence, responsibility, reliability.
* Proactive approach to work, logical and analytical thinking.
* Interest in personal development and ability to learn