What you will do. A glimpse in your role:
As a Financial GL Accountant, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings. You’ll work closely with cross-functional finance teams to support standard processes and contribute to key projects, helping maintain the financial integrity and compliance of the organization.
Every action has an impact. You will make a difference here if:
Perform general ledger postings with full supporting documentation (IFRS 15 & IFRS 16 focus).
Maintain asset reconciliations and coordinate inventory counts with local teams.
Handle payroll accounting and partner with HR to explain variances.
Calculate intercompany recharges and collaborate with FP&A on trend analysis.
Manage accruals, month-end activities, and account reconciliations (P&L & balance sheet).
Support statutory year-end closing activities.
Prepare reports, presentations, and ad-hoc analyses for management.
Address accounting queries and resolve issues independently.
Ensure SOX controls are prepared, reviewed, and followed.
Contribute to automation and standardization initiatives within finance.
Key competencies to empower your journey. You'll drive towards success if:
Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles
Experience with SOX controls and general ledger processes
4–5 years of relevant finance experience, ideally in a multinational or Shared Services setup
Degree in Finance or Economics (ACCA certification a plus)
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with high accuracy and attention to detail
Proactive, independent, and eager to learn
Team player with resilience and flexibility
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
Proficient in Excel and familiar with accounting systems
Location and Eligibility:
📍 Location: Slovakia (Hybrid working model: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote)
⚠️ Please note: We can only consider candidates who are currently based in Slovakia and hold a valid Slovak work permit. We cannot offer relocation support or visa sponsorship for this position.
What we offer – Together, we go further:
A culture of trust, collaboration, and autonomy
Career growth through internal mobility and a multicultural environment
Work-life balance supported by our Agile Working Model
A strong commitment to sustainability and positive community impact
At Global Blue, our 5 Ways of Working guide us: client satisfaction, collaboration, innovation, value creation, and continuous learning. Join us in shaping the future while delivering tangible results.
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What We Do
At Global Blue, we firmly believe that enhancing the shopping experience drives performance.
Our mission is to seamlessly connect shoppers and brands worldwide by simplifying the shopping experience and boosting retailer performance. With over 40 years of industry expertise, we have pioneered Tax Free Shopping and expanded into the Payment and Post-Purchase business.
As a technology partner, we lead our industries with innovative technology and data-driven insights, bringing unparalleled value at every touchpoint along the shopping journey. We support retailers in handling over 35 million Tax Free Shopping transactions every year and our payment partners in elevating the experience of more than 31 million transactions worldwide. Our post-purchase solutions also cater to the needs of over 47m e-commerce shoppers. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, we generated €20bn Sales in Store and €311M revenue in FY 2022/23.
Our diverse community of over 2,000 employees represent more than 80 nationalities across 53 countries. At Global Blue, we cultivate a culture of empowerment, encouraging our teams to collaborate and support one another.
Together, we innovate, create, and strive towards a brighter future for the businesses we serve.
With Global Blue, enjoy the journey.
