Legal Entity Controller
We are now looking for the Legal Entity Controller to join our Record to Report team in Czechia.
The Legal Entity Controller is a senior-level role accountable and responsible for the financial integrity, compliance, and regulatory reporting of specific subsidiaries or legal entities within a larger organization.
In this position you ensure that statutory accounting, reporting, indirect and direct tax filings and other local compliance obligations are fulfilled accurately, efficiently, and in line with local laws, tax requirements, regulatory deadlines and internal group policies and quality standards.
The responsibility is carried out with the support of a country-based external service provider.
You will be located in our modern office in Ostrava, Czechia.
Key Responsibilities:
Accountable for legal entity reporting ensuring each individual company structure is compliant with local laws, tax requirements and group internal policies in several countries
Own the statutory financial statements, tax declarations and other regulatory filings and ensure timely filings according to local regulations
Prepare corporate tax filings, ensure VAT compliance, and manage intercompany charges to ensure alignment with transfer pricing policies
Implementing local legislative changes and updates to the processes based to external service provider’s inputs
Partner closely with, other Finance Operations teams, Treasury, Tax, BA/BU and other stakeholders to provide guidance on the legal entity implications
Co-operate tightly with external service provider and other external stakeholders
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinate deliverables, and resolve audit findings
Responsible for and oversight of legal entity level monthly / quarterly / annual financial statement reporting (including selected closing activities), managing group legal entity level actuals reporting
Contribute to good corporate governance by executing nominated Internal Controls, and quality assure legal entity level financial statements (based on Business, Finance Operations and other key stakeholder inputs)
Drive continuous improvement of local processes to enhance efficiency
Perform tasks which require local knowledge, e.g., additional legal requirement reporting and statistics
Experience, Skills & Competencies:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA or CIMA, or equivalent) is a strong advantage.
4–10+ years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing or financial controllership
Very good knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS standards and tax accounting relevant for legal entity level reporting, experience of foreign local GAAP and tax accounting knowledge is an advantage
Excellent knowledge of statutory accounting, indirect and direct tax processes, and related compliance requirements
Experience working in multinational environment
Analytical ability with high attention to detail and quality
Ability to work under tight regulatory deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without authority and explain complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders
Change management mindset—comfortable improving processes, building new ways of working, and driving standardization
System proficiency in ERP platforms like SAP and compliance/tax reporting tools
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
What we offer:
You will be part of our diverse working culture which supports you in exploring new perspectives and developing professionally. You will contribute to a more sustainable world, as sustainability and innovation are at the core of our strategy. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental well-being.
Career growth opportunities within an international organisation
Access to modern technologies and digital tools
Professional development opportunities
Motivating additional benefits package
Hybrid work options and…