At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.

Chief Accountant Czech Republic (fixed term contract)

About the role:

A key goal for the Accounting Lead will be to ensure the highest level of accounting service in the completion of month-end close related tasks, preparation of statutory financial statements for the legal entity and assuring all tax obligations are correctly and timely submitted. The role will also partner with business teams and functional teams to drive accurate operations by providing appropriate financial advice and will contribute to continuous improvements across the company.

Your responsibilities include:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting under group US GAAP standards and local statutory requirements
• Serve as a key contributor in monthly close processes, manage accrual preparation, reclassifications, account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Conduct balance sheet reviews, ensuring completeness and accuracy of data
• Manage local statutory financial records and financial statements preparation
• Manage and coordinate internal and external audits
• Manage entity’s tax compliance, responsible for CIT calculation and filing, manage VAT reporting, communication with authorities
• Manage matters related to Transfer Pricing
• Reporting to ČSÚ, ČNB, INTRASTAT, packaging & WEEE, others
• Cooperation with internal SSC, act as a main local point of contact, working jointly on process improvements
• Creation of strong partnership with commercial team, support them in various matters
• Support commercial leadership team on individual initiatives to drive changes (strategic or operations)
• Work collaboratively across functional teams, support them to achieve compliance with internal policies as well as adherence with local legislation
• Responsible for implementation of procedures resulting from new corporate and local accounting and finance guidance, develop continuous process improvement initiatives

Who we are looking for:

• 5+ years of accounting experience on a similar position in international organization
• University degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Fluent in Czech and English
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles and processes
• Strong knowledge of local tax legislation (CIT, VAT, Transfer pricing)
• Experience in financial statements preparation and audits coordination
• Experience in working with Shared Service Centers
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to interact in a highly professional, collaborative manner with all levels of personnel, both internal and external to the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under pressure as well as a strong work ethic
• Experience in working with ERP system (SAP) and in medical device industry would be a plus

We offer:

• Hybrid work mode and flexible working hours
• Work in an international environment
• Diverse culture with a focus on personal development and continuous improvement
• Career opportunities like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure
• Competitive compensation and attractive benefits package
• Fixed term contract for 1 year
  
  
  

About us:

As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.

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