Senior FS preparer

Overview

This role leads the preparation and review of statutory financial statements for multiple EMEA entities. You will work closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and audit-ready statutory reporting, including alignment between statutory and corporate reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end preparation and review of statutory financial statements for multiple EMEA entities.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and relevant 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.

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, with the 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) are a strong plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for Slovakia: 2230 to 4000 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.
• Pay or salary range will not be below the local minimum wage requirement.
• Hybrid-friendly environment with programs supporting financial, mental, physical, and social health.
• Opportunities for continuous feedback, personalized development, and learning (including certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, plus coaching and hands-on experiences).

Location

• Slovakia