SSC Head – Regional Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

People management

• Manage and further develop the CEE Accounting team
• Lead effective cooperation with external accounting providers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Reporting and internal controls

• Manage period-end closing activities for the CEE region
• Lead and oversee periodic balance sheet reconciliations (BlackLine) for the CEE region
• Review profit and loss accounts in cooperation with Business Controllers
• Work closely with the MVHE Group Accounting team throughout the reporting process
• Support the CEE Controlling team in business results follow-up and explanations
• Hold overall responsibility (in cooperation with external advisors, auditors, and local CFOs) for statutory financial reporting in the CEE region
• Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders (e.g. accounting providers, auditors, tax authorities, statistical offices)
• Ensure the performance and documentation of internal control activities for the CEE region, in cooperation with the MVHE Group Control Department

Other responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day and ad-hoc accounting tasks within the Finance/Accounting department
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and other projects, including those driven by the AniCura Group
• Provide back-up support for daily accounting activities such as AP, AR, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, and period-end closing

Qualification & Requirements

You are expected to have

• An academic degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting or finance within large, matrix organizations, Shared Service Centers, and/or audit firms
• Strong general ledger accounting expertise, including leadership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Fluency in English (Polish is required as stated above) and the ability to work effectively under time pressure and deadlines
• Solid experience with financial systems and tools, including Oracle ERP (mandatory), and advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience in coordinating or supporting junior accountants is a plus

As a person, we believe you are

• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail
• Hands-on with a proactive, can-do mindset
• An excellent communicator in English, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• A proven team player with experience collaborating across borders
• Comfortable working in an international, fast-growing environment, with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

No information available.