Accountant Manager - Czech speaking

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION – SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Division: Ticketmaster Česká republika, a.s.

Line Manager: Finance Director

Contract Terms: Permanent, 40 hours per week

THE JOB

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the overall day to day running of the finance function. Ensuring timely and accurate execution of all accounting processes including; AP, AR, Banking, Management Accounts, Taxation, Financial reporting, Internal/external Auditing and Statutory reporting obligations.

The ideal candidate is reliable, efficient and thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Knowledge or passion of the music/entertainment industry always a plus. As a leader of the Finance Team, you will be partnering with all areas of the business and interacting with many different stakeholders. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the day to day running of the department and oversee the daily accounting and financial reporting activities of the business.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead the finance team
• Posting month-end accounting journals including wages
• Review and preparation of accruals, internal documents
• Review of general ledger
• Preparation of monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Reconciliation of intercompany transactions and balances
• Preparation of VAT returns, cooperation with tax advisor
• Weekly/monthly reporting tasks
• Doing other ad hoc tasks based on the instructions from Finance Director or MD
• Responsibility for preparing documents for audits and cooperating with auditors
• Responsibility for preparing and submitting statistical returns
• Staying updated with relevant accounting standards, and regulations

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• University degree in Accounting
• Senior-level accounting experience required
• Very good knowledge of the Czech accounting procedures, policies, regulations, and rules
• Fundamental knowledge of US GAAP
• Possess PC proficiency, especially in Excel
• Experience with Oracle preferred
• Fluent in Czech and English

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

• Be able to work independently
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadline
Be able to identify any issues related to the work or the team in time

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Its talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

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