Responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow.
Detailed variance analysis and thorough commentary to support the monthly numbers.
Assist the External accountants with:
Reviewing invoices and authorising payments
Intercompany recharges and reconciliations
Validating shop and website sales against internal BI tool for monthly sales booking
Provide key statements to external accountants for reconciliation purposes.
Accruals review
Working alongside the Regional Finance Business Partner, you will assist with:
Budgeting and quarterly reforecasting
Target setting and bonus calculations for the shops
Analysis of key business drivers including Visitors, Conversion and Average sale.
Sales mix and cost of goods analysis
Staff costs analysis
You will oversee weekly and monthly sales reporting for both local management and into group headquarters.
Active participation and support in the development and implementation of the local Business Plans, in order to secure local financial and strategic objectives.
Analyses and acts on financial information so that corrective action is taken in order to meet financial objectives.
Communication of financial information in order to ensure business understanding throughout the organisation.
Implementing and maintaining financial and administrative policies and to ensure sound internal controls.
Act as a liaison between the local shop and external HR/Payroll advisor.

You have a business degree with a focus on "Finance & Controlling" or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications e.g. CPA or ACCA.
You have 1-3 years of professional experience in accounting and controlling, preferably within a retail environment.
Experience with Czech GAAP
Experience with computerised accounting programmes and Business Intelligence software is a plus.
You are an Excel professional and are open to implementing, integrating, and automating new systems and technologies.
You have a strong hands-on mentality to ensure tasks are completed to the highest standard, think commercially, and do not lose sight of the bigger picture
You have the flexibility to work in a reactive and ever-changing business environment, thriving on the opportunity to work autonomously and in support of the local leadership team
You are an excellent communicator who is able to articulate a view and effect change within a collective group environment
Proficiency in English and Czech, with strong written and oral communication skills.

Financial Accountant, Controller

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