Accounting Manager - Process Improvement & Analytics

　　Location Prague, Czechia

　　Job ID 0000013056

　　Category Finance

　　Job Description

　　Build your career brick by brick at The LEGO Group as an Accounting Manager - Process Improvement & Analytics!

　　We are looking for an individual with a strong accounting background and analytical mindset to join our BSO team. This individual contributor role will have approximately a 50/50 split between recurring accounting responsibilities and projects.

　　Core Responsibilities

　　Optimize processes and work procedures, promoting the LEGO Continuous improvement approach across functional areas

　　Collaboration with peers in Monterrey (MTY), Singapore (SGP) and Business Process Improvement (BPI) process team on critical global projects e.g. Blackline

　　Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (IFRS)

　　Perform reviews and analysis of internal quality controls, ensuring adherence to business rules

　　Manage more advanced execution of GL processes in a timely, efficient and accurate manner, including

　　Monthly and Yearly closing

　　Performance of the key controls, identification of the control weaknesses, suggestions for improvements

　　Review reconciliations (accounts, intercompany, bank, etc.) and translating business transactions into journal entries in accordance with IFRS to ensure all accounts are properly stated in Legal books

　　Provide data, analysis and advice necessary to support financial business partners / business in decision making process

　　Support broad adoption of new technologies and implementation of process changes

　　Estimated travel activity – up to 2 weeks per year

　　Play your part in our team succeeding

　　The LEGO Business Service Operations (BSO) is a shared service center that delivers HR and Finance services to the entire LEGO Group from 3 locations; Monterrey, Prague and Singapore.

　　The General Ledger (GL) department is responsible for compliant handling of the general ledger across the EMEA region and all engagements related hereto, which involves natural interaction with a broad range of stakeholders.

　　The Manager Specialist plays an important role in developing a best in class GL department within the BSO. We need development-oriented individuals, eager to engage actively in shaping and strengthening a high-performing department, valuing collaboration, process excellence, quality and fun in the everyday life.

　　Do you have what it takes?

　　Demonstrated accounting experience in a similar role; experience in the preparation of statutory Financial Statements would be beneficial

　　Analytical, detail - and high-quality oriented with excellent project management skills

　　Experience with an enterprise wide accounting software system, preferably SAP

　　Knowledge of Blackline or Power BI would be advantageous

　　Working experience in an International accounting environment is preferred

　　Experience working with Continuous Improvements / Lean / Sigma would be ideal

　　Personal drive and initiative, excellent collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with assigned business areas or other key stakeholders

　　Presentation and communication skills required to onboard and support user groups in the implementation of new technologies/processes

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　　What’s in it for you?

　　Here are some of what to expect:

　　Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

　　Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

　　Wellness – We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes run by local teams where you are based.

　　Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

　　Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

　　Your workplace –When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

　　Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

　　The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of e.g. race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

　　The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

　　Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

　　Just imagine building your dream career.

　　Then make it real.

　　Join the LEGO ® team today.