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Legal Entity Controller - 2407019959W
Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Legal Entity Controller
The Legal Entity Controller role primarily oversees the legal entity (LE) financial reporting process, ensuring the integrity and precision of the LE financial statements, tax filings, reporting packages, and other relevant reports.
This position reports into the Local Finance Director and is based in Prague, Czech Republic.
Who We Are
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What You Will Do
Responsibilities will include streamlining month, quarter, and year-end closings within established timelines, handling high importance/complex items during entity closings, and managing local audits. The position requires interaction with Business Unit (BU) Finance, providing crucial financial data and analysis. Additionally, it includes the recruitment and development of a high-performing accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
Gain a thorough understanding of each legal entity’s jurisdiction to grasp the financial accounting and reporting procedures, bearing in mind the complexities and effect of local laws on the overall company’s financial protocols.
Spearhead the timely assembly, submission, and sign off of financial statements, which includes the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, alongside local tax requirements, internal reporting packages, and other mandatory reports in alignment with established accounting standards.
Review and approve complex journal entries prepared by accounting teams.
Lead the close process, which includes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounts for each legal entity within their jurisdiction.
Oversee internal controls and introduce enhancements as necessary to safeguard the integrity of financial information.
Liaise with BU Finance teams to understand trends that may influence LE reporting and tax compliance due to local regulations.
Collaborate with Regional Controller, Consolidations, and Technical Accounting teams to address intricate accounting issues.
Coordinate with external auditors for Legal Entity audits.
Monitor the progress of local audits, supplying necessary aid as required.
Demonstrate the capability to manage and supervise a team of Legal Entity Accountants.
Stakeholder Interaction:
o The LE Controller will closely support the local FD and/or GM related to all matters pertaining to entity results, financial statements, local filings, and compliance.
o The LE Controller will actively connect with the Consolidations and the Technical Accounting team for guidance on complex accounting matters.
o LE Controller will support BU Finance teams with regards to providing data for month-end performance analysis.
o The LE Controller will connect with the regional controllers on complex matters pertaining to entity financial reporting documents and other local filings, audit requests, etc.
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required in Finance / Accounting / Business Management.
5-8 years of proven experience as a controller or similar roles, preferably in a multinational company.
Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial legislation, and regulatory standards.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications
CPA or related professional certification preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.
What’s In It For You
Employee Benefits:
5 weeks of vacation and 3 sick days
Hybrid model of working / home office
Pension Insurance
Meal vouchers, Pluxee benefit cafeteria, Company products with discount
Language courses contribution
Referral award
Public transportation allowance
Bonus based on company policy
Office Facilities:
Nice area with restaurants with metro station 300 m from office
Modern office with coffee and fruits, focus rooms.
Health and Wellness Benefits:
On-site gym and massages
Global wellbeing reimbursement, Long term illness contribution, Accident, Life, and disability insurance
Multisport card
Parental leave and early returning parents program.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis
Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Czechia-Prague-Walterovo Namesti
Job Function Finance
Req ID: 2407019959W