Senior Accounting Specialist
Ostrava - Czech Republic
Job Summary
Senior Accounting Specialist Record to Report
Part of the global bioeconomy Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging biomaterials and wooden construction and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We employ approximately 19000 people.
Our global Finance Operations carries out accounting tasks and provides financial services in multiple areas. We value accuracy collaboration and innovation in the world of finance.
Career for a better climate. Every day.
We are now looking for a Senior Accounting Specialist Record to Report to join our team in Ostrava Czechia.
You will contribute to high-quality standardized accounting execution working within defined processes and controls while gaining exposure to end-to-end finance operations in a global environment.
This position is ideal for professionals with approximately 5 years of relevant experience who are ready to take on greater responsibility and provide coaching in accounting systems and finance processes.
Key Responsibilities
Independently execute complex accounting and reporting activities including general accounting journal entries entity closing fixed and leased asset accounting intercompany accounting indirect tax reporting
Perform grouplevel reporting
Ensure accuracy compliance and consistency of accounting outputs in line with IFRS accounting standards and SLAs and KPIs
Prepare and review reconciliations analysis and supporting documentation
Support internal and external audits
Collaborate closely with team members and other Finance Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Coach and support Accounting Specialists in daily work to strengthen capability and delivery
Identify improvement opportunities and contribute to process standardization and efficiency initiatives
Work with finance systems (e.g. SAP Group reporting system) and related tools and utilize their usage to increase efficiency.
Required Skills competences and experience
Education in Accounting Finance or a similar field
5 years of relevant work experience within financial accounting including general ledger accounting and financial reporting
Solid understanding of endtoend finance processes with strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
Proficiency in ERP and reporting systems (e.g. SAP Group reporting system)
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
Proactive problemsolving mindset with a customerfocused approach
Strong communication skills and ability to guide and support team members
What we offer
Opportunity to deepen your insight into global Finance Operations and standardized processes at a senior level.
Career path in an international company
Opportunity to develop processes and improve coaching skills
Collaborative and innovative international working environment.
Role specific opportunities/things that we offer:
modern office in Ostrava - we apply hybrid model 50% in the office
5 weeks of vacation per year
lunch cards 160 CZK
commuting allowance
cafeteria
pension insurance
annual bonus
How can you apply for this role
You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by 6 September 2026.
Please send you CV in English.
Depending on the role we might invite you to a video interview and/or aptitude tests. Also our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background reference and health checks as well as a drug test.
If you have any questions about the hiring process please do not hesitate to contact TA partner Lucie Staňková .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction.