FS preparer

Overview

This role involves leading end-to-end preparation and review of statutory financial statements for multiple EMEA entities, ensuring timely, high-quality statutory audits and accurate alignment between statutory and corporate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end preparation and review of statutory financial statements for multiple EMEA entities.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax, and legal teams to ensure timely and high-quality statutory audits.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members and review deliverables for quality and consistency.
• Ensure accurate alignment between statutory and corporate reporting, including local GAAP vs. US GAAP bridges.
• Partner with regional finance and controllership teams to resolve complex accounting or audit issues.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across statutory reporting activities.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards or corporate initiatives impacting statutory processes.
• Maintain a strong control and documentation framework to ensure audit readiness and full compliance.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACCA, CPA, or similar professional certification highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in statutory accounting, audit, or financial reporting within a multinational environment.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and local GAAPs across the EMEA region.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and proven ability to manage multiple entities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse, cross-border teams.
• Proven ability to work independently and drive key deliverables in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with Big 4 audit firms or large multinational corporations.
• Exposure to cross-border statutory audits and group consolidation processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading financial process improvement or automation initiatives.
• Proficiency in additional European languages (such as German, French, Spanish, or others).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for the position in Slovakia: 1770 to 3020 EUR based on a full-time schedule at the time of posting.
• Final compensation offer may vary depending on job-related skills, education, and experience.
• For part-time roles, compensation will be adjusted appropriately.
• The pay or salary range will not be below the local minimum wage requirement.

Location

• Slovakia