Senior Financial Statements Preparer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Slovakia.

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive preparation, review, and punctual delivery of statutory financial statements for various EMEA entities.

• Cultivate relationships and manage fieldwork with external auditors, tax consultants, and legal teams.

• Ensure accurate reconciliation between statutory accounts and corporate reporting standards by bridging local GAAP with US GAAP.

• Offer technical support, quality reviews, and mentorship to junior members of the accounting team.

• Collaborate with regional finance and controllership leadership to address complex accounting, reporting, and audit issues.

• Promote standardization, automation, and ongoing process enhancements within statutory reporting workflows.

• Assist in the rollout and implementation of new accounting standards and corporate initiatives that impact statutory processes.

• Uphold internal control and documentation frameworks to guarantee audit readiness and operational excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of progressive experience in statutory accounting, external audit, or financial reporting in a multinational setting.

• Extensive practical understanding of IFRS and local GAAPs prevalent in the EMEA region.

• Demonstrated experience in executing reconciliations from local GAAP to US GAAP and ensuring audit preparedness.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and practical experience with enterprise ERP systems, such as SAP.

• Strong analytical skills coupled with exceptional attention to detail.

• Proven ability to manage deliverables across multiple entities within tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English, particularly in cross-border contexts.

• Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent local qualification is preferred.

• Previous experience with Big 4 audit firms or large multinational corporate shared services is preferred.

• Familiarity with cross-border statutory audits, group consolidation processes, and finance automation initiatives is preferred.

• Proficiency in additional European languages such as German, French, or Spanish is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible, supportive work environment.

• Opportunities for obtaining professional certifications and qualifications.

• Potential for horizontal or vertical career advancement.

• Hybrid-friendly culture that promotes well-being and growth.

• Be Well programs that support financial, mental, physical, and social health.

• Customized development goals and ongoing feedback.

• Certifications available through Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.

• Coaching and practical learning experiences.

• Access to innovative learning opportunities.

• Employee referral program.