GL Accountant

Job ID: 7504 

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GL Accountant
Location: Prague
Reports to: Team Leader ACOE/Manager Accounting
Contract type: Permanent, full time

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

You will be working as part of a close knit team, providing accounting and financial advisory support to Newell's European GBS Centre in Prague. You will support General Ledger Accounting activities, facilitate accurate monthly closing and reporting and contribute to key projects that enhance efficiency. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise helps drive financial clarity and your ideas help make processes simpler, more efficient, this role is a perfect fit for you.
We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly journal entries including accruals, fixed asset additions and depreciation, bank fees, etc.
• Handle and record GL payments, bank charges, payroll, misc taxes.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and balance sheet analysis.
• Participate in monthly quarterly and yearly closing processes.
• Partner with different departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Support in coordination and progress monitoring around internal and external audit requests.
• Make recommendations for process improvements.

What You'll Need

Minimum:

•        Background in Finance/Accounting with a relevant degree or equivalent qualifications
•        Demonstrable experience in finance or accounting role
•        SAP Finance module, MS office
•        Fluent in English language
•        Growth mindset, openness to change
•        Team player

Your advantage:

•        Knowledge of any European language is a plus
•        Experience / knowledge of Blackline and Hyperion (HFM)
•        Proactive approach, excellent communication skills, ability to prioritize work

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
• – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

Are you interested?
If so, please click on "Apply Now" on this site and upload your CV in English.
If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone interview.

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Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.