Statutory Financial Statements Compliance Manager

  Prague, Czechia

  Full time
  JR6979

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

As a Statutory Financial Statements Compliance Manager, you are responsible for the timely and accurate submission of the Financial statements (both requiring and not requiring external auditor opinion) and all other legal, non-tax related required information for a group of European entities.

You will be responsible for the planning of the statutory audit work and the other information to be submitted to authorities in accordance with legal requirements and the communication of this planning both internally and externally.

You will be the first point of contact for all queries from external auditors in relation to Statutory Financial Statements for the entities under his/her scope that require an external audit.

You will build up an extensive understanding of the business in each of the countries under his/her scope to translate external queries toward different internal stakeholders.

Scope

• Number of Entities: 6-7 (France/Italy and some smaller countries) (mix of countries may vary depending on organizational changes)
• Business units: Pallets, Automotive, Pallecon

Measures

• In time submission of correct Fin Statements and other legal required statistical information
• Internal stakeholder satisfaction

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for timely submission of correct Financial Statements for his/her entities
• Responsible for timely submission of the other legal required statistical information for his/her entities
• You will coordinate the planning of the statutory audit work and the other legal information in accordance with legal requirements and the communication of this planning both internally and externally for his/her entities

Who are we looking for:
Must-haves

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in Accounting, preferably using the SAP Inventory module.
• Experienced in Financial statements preparation in a multinational organization.
• Experienced in dealing with internal and external auditors
• Experienced in Financial Statements approval processes
• Excellent technical accounting skills

Nice to have

• Very good knowledge of IFRS
• Very good knowledge of Countries in scope Local GAAPS
• Proactive, strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Team-work oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in Excel, email and various PC based software

What do we offer:

• Long term, international career growth & opportunities
• Competitive salary package with annual bonus
• Transport allowance
• Multisport card
• Private healthcare scheme
• Additional life insurance
• Options to purchase CHEP/Brambles shares
• 3 Days paid leave for volunteering
• Retirement / pension insurance contribution
• 25 the days of the annual holiday
• Meal vouchers
• Cafeteria system to spend on health, culture, traveling, education, and purpose

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Preferred Level of Work Experience

3 - 5 years

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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