About this role
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Meaningful Work From Day One
This role is Accounting and tax person for Brown-Forman Czechia (primary) and Slovakia (secondary) , providing support to Country Accounting Manager (CAM) Czechia & Slovakia in various accounting activities; to make sure that all data is properly accounted for in the financial system using corporate policies and local accounting and tax legislation, tax returnings accurate and submitted in time and to deliver correct and reliable data on time.
This position also partners closely with our Global Business Solution (GBS) Team Accounts Payable Specialists, CCCA Analyst (Credit, Cash Apps, and A/R) to ensure our backend operations are fully covered and accurate.
What You Can Expect
Financial Reporting
Supervise General Ledger related activities, including but not limited to monthly, quarterly, and annual year-end accounting and closing activities, as well as all internal and external reporting
Month end close accruals for A&P, SGA, COS and Discounts in close cooperation with the Marketing, Sales and Finance team
Monthly/quarterly/yearly balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline, assist CAM in Balance Sheet Flux explanation
Material Ledger monthly closing procedure (including review of the correctness COGS & Revenue recognition),
Fixed assets management and depreciation postings
FX revaluation - reconciliation between US GAAP and Local requirements, adjustments postings for local GAAP
Review expense classification/ treatment and provide guidance to the PTP team and to the organization
Manage all MSA recharges and intercompany billing and reconciliations by partnering with the Corporate Accounting and Tax
Visual Lease
Collection of car lease contracts including changes, input and maintenance of car lease data in Visual lease application
Collection of office lease contracts including changes, input and maintenance of office lease data in Visual Lease application
Review of other types of leases to determine capitalisation for US GAAP
Monthly review of the visual lease transactions
Tax Compliance
Calculation and submission of Corporate Income Tax provision for US GAAP purposes (Tax Package) (Quarterly basis).
Preparation of the Tax Questionnaire (with the special attention to the information of the current and future changes in taxation, and evaluation of the risks we keep on our operations)
VAT: preparation and filing of the tax return and related reports (EU Sales List, Electronic VAT Ledger, Intrastat) (Monthly basis), payments reconciliation
Statutory reporting preparation including but not only (Annual Report, Financial statements and Notes), including required adjustments in between the local Stat and GAAP in SPL ( Yearly Basis)
Statistical reports requested by the Statistical Office
Excise tax return and related reports (Monthly basis) including filing and payment
Transfer pricing reports preparation
Preparation Explanations upon the requests from tax authority related to VAT, Corporate Income Tax and other types of statutory reporting.
Collaboration with Tax advisers and External Auditors (in time review and submission of the tax returnings and reports)
In time payments to the Governmental officials Taxes and other kind of the Fees, including strip stamps
Internal Controls:
Identify gaps and updating local processes & policies (in collaboration with Country accounting Manager),
Developing & update SOP for the various accounting operations for Czechia
Proactively provide guidance and trainings to the local team on the BF policies, procedures targeted to increase awareness of the team about compliance and US and Local GAAP
Process Improvement
Proactively look for opportunities to improve and streamline existing accounting processes to improve the quality of the financial data and reduce the time spent on recurring tasks.
Ad hoc projects
Lead/ proactively participate in process improvement and other initiatives in the assigned markets.
Ad hoc requests related to functional or regional activities.
What You Bring to the Table
At least 6 years’ experience in accounting in FMCG, of which minimum 3 years as a Senior Accountant, Chief Accountant or a similar position
Experience in an international company with a matrix organization
A proven desire to improve processes and adapt well to an ever-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
A demonstrated proficiency and understanding of US GAAP + СZ&SL GAAP and the ability to prepare financial statements and analyses.
The ability to work independently and execute responsibilities in a high volume, deadline-oriented environment; the willingness and ability to organize, implement, and complete multiple tasks with limited direction; can maintain accurate documentation and perform quality work with accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective work relationships with all levels of the organization
Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Working knowledge of the SAP environment (FI/CO/MM/BW)
Fluency in spoken and written English and Czech or Slovak
What Makes You Unique
Big 4 experience +2 years is an asset
Who We Are
We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.
What We Offer
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.
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