FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

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Job Title: Financial Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Reporting to: Finance Manager CZHUSK

Role: Permanent

Financial Accounting Manager

Purpose: As a Financial Accounting Manager, you will be fully responsible for financial and tax accounting of the Czech entity. You will ensure adherence to IFRS, Czech GAAP, and Czech tax laws. This senior position requires a hands-on expert who combines technical skills with strong autonomy and ownership.

You will serve as the key accounting and tax expert, lead statutory reporting and audits, and actively drive process improvements and automation across finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct financial and tax accounting in accordance with IFRS, Czech GAAP, and local legislation
• Prepare and review complex accounting entries and judgments
• Act as the main contact for statutory audits, annual financial statements, and authorities
• Support CIT calculations, deferred tax, and cooperation with tax advisors
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close
• Analyze financial data, challenge assumptions, and support business decisions
• Collaborate with GBS and internal collaborators to ensure quality and efficiency
• Identify and implement process improvements, simplifications, and automation solutions
• Support the Finance Manager and act as a trusted deputy

Requirements:

• Min. 8+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, or controlling
• Strong hands-on accounting expertise, including IFRS and complex transactions
• Strong understanding of Czech GAAP and local legislation
• Experience with statutory audits and financial reporting
• Exposure to Czech Corporate Income Tax
• Strong Excel skills; SAP experience required
• Proficient Czech and English is mandatory
• Autonomous, proactive, detailed, and confident professional
• Ability to think critically, challenge constructively, and deliver solutions

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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