Senior Accounting Specialist

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.

In Stora Enso, we work on hybrid mode - with 2 or 3 days/ week in the office in Ostrava.

If this position grabs your attention, please submit your CV in English and via our company career site, Stora Enso, where you will also find a short questionnaire, which is required as part of the application. Thank you.

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 group‑level 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 end‑to‑end 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 problem‑solving mindset with a customer‑focused 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