Chief Accountant

About the job 

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accuracy of all accounting processes, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance with Czech accounting standards and company policies.

Key responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for statutory accounting under Czech accounting standards (ČÚS); IFRS knowledge is a plus.
• Lead and manage a team of 3 accountants, including task allocation, performance monitoring, and professional development.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities and financial reporting.
• Communicate with external auditors, tax advisors, and relevant authorities (e.g., tax office).
• Ensure compliance with all legal and internal financial regulations.
• Collaborate with the finance and controlling teams on financial planning and analysis.
• Work daily in SAP S/4HANA and perform advanced tasks in MS Excel.

What we expect:

• University degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting, with a focus on accounting and business management.
• Extensive experience in the field of accounting, including a solid background in independently managing accounting operations and managing a team in a senior accounting or Chief Accountant role.
• Strong knowledge of Czech accounting standards; IFRS familiarity is an advantage.
• Previous experience with people management.
• Proficient in SAP (ideally SAP S/4HANA) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and ability to make independent decisions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Fluency in English (minimum B2 level, ideally C1).
• German language skills are an advantage.

What's in it for you:

• Inspirational environment: Work on complex international projects using agile methodologies. An informal working environment with innovative colleagues
• Flexible work environment: Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation
• Vacation and time off: Guaranteed 5 weeks of vacation
• Education: Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities. Training, conference attendance, e-learning programs, mentoring
• Remuneration: A salary tailored to your qualities and experience
• Additional employee perks: Discounts with business partners, participation in team buildings, diversity food days, meetups, and knowledge snacks, arrangement of MultiSport card
• Seamless mobile communication: Discounted T-mobile Family tariffs for family members