Chief Accountant for Ticketportal (part of GoOut within PLG)

Who we’re looking for:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Chief Accountant to oversee our finance operations in a dynamic ticketing company. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy of statutory financial statements, ensure full compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations, manage and optimize accounting processes, and implement internal controls to maintain financial integrity. You will also play a key role in supporting financial audits and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to management.

We offer you the opportunity to become an essential part of a fast-growing company. After a recent acquisition, we’ve become the largest ticketing company in both the Czech and Slovak markets. Ticketportal is now part of the Piletilevi Group, an international ticketing company that also includes Piletilevi in Estonia, Bilesu Serviss in Latvia, Bilietai.lt in Lithuania, Bilete.ro in Romania, Kicket in Poland, GoOut & Ticketstream in the Czech Republic, and Ticketportal & GoOut in the Slovak Republic.

Thanks to this partnership, we offer professional ticketing services across 7 countries and process over 15 million tickets annually for a wide range of events.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and booking of Accounts Payable (AP) invoices
• Recording various General Ledger (GL) transactions, including accruals, foreign exchange differences, payroll, and loans
• Reconciling bank statements and matching transactions to payments
• Preparing and issuing payment orders via bank systems
• Performing accounts reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in compliance with local regulations
• Assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Supporting audit processes and providing necessary documentation
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies

We expect you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Czech GAAP and VAT regulations
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Advanced skills in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience in a multinational or fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of internal controls and compliance standards
• Experience with Abra or similar accounting software is a plus
• Professional accounting certification is advantageous

Recruitment process:

1. Apply – Send us your CV and a cover letter
2. 1st round of interviews – Online conversation with Tereza (Head of People & Culture) to check the personality fit and understand your motivation and expectations
3. 2nd round of interviews with Alžběta (Financial Controller)
4. Final interview with Alina (CFO)
5. Job offer

Contract is for 1 year (internal standard) with a possibility to get it prolonged.