Senior FS preparer

Overview

This position is for an experienced Senior Financial Statements (FS) Preparer to join the statutory accounting organization in Bratislava. The role leads and oversees the preparation, review, and delivery of statutory financial statements across a diverse portfolio of EMEA entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and corporate reporting standards.

You will serve as a liaison between statutory accounting, corporate finance, and external audit partners to support accurate, transparent, and efficient statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end preparation and review of statutory financial statements for multiple EMEA entities.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax, and legal teams to support 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 bridge.
• 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 implementation of new accounting standards or corporate initiatives impacting statutory processes.
• Maintain a strong control and documentation framework to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and transformation initiatives within the global statutory reporting network.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Big 4 auditors or large multinational companies.
• Exposure to cross-border statutory audits and group consolidation processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement or automation initiatives.
• Additional European languages (German, French, Spanish, or others).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range in Slovakia: 2230 to 4000 EUR, based on a full-time schedule at the time of posting.
• Final compensation may vary based 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

• Bratislava, Slovakia