Chief Accountant

Avon Protection

Chief Accountant role at Avon ensuring compliance of financial reporting and statutory accounting. Collaborating with finance teams to drive operational excellence in a multinational environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeBratislava • 🇸🇰 SlovakiaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, statutory financial reporting, and audit processes while ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate policies. Proven ability to lead audits, manage financial controls, and provide analytical insights to support financial planning and analysis.

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US GAAP AccountingIFRS StandardsStatutory Financial ReportingAudit ManagementFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingStatutory AccountingBalance Sheet ReconciliationFinancial ForecastingRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SystemsFinancial Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Accounting Qualification

Industry Keywords

Statutory AuditSOX ComplianceMultinational OrganizationContinuous ImprovementFinancial Integrity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensuring accurate, complete, and up-to-date accounting records in line with statutory requirements and Avon corporate policies.
Reviewing monthly financial closing reports and supporting corporate reporting activities.
Owning and managing US GAAP to statutory accounting adjustments and related processes.
Preparing and submitting statutory financial statements and other local regulatory filings in accordance with applicable deadlines.
Leading annual statutory audit activities and acting as the primary contact for external auditors.
Managing financial inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
Preparing commentary and sign-off documentation for quarterly certification processes.
Providing analysis and commentary on actual financial results and variances to support financial planning and analysis activities.
Preparing statutory forecasts and supporting financial outlook processes.
Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations completed by Global Business Services and Centers of Excellence teams.
Acting as a control owner for assigned financial controls, including SOX compliance activities, remediation plans, audit board submissions, and control enhancements.
Ensuring adherence to internal policies, local regulations, and global compliance frameworks.
Monitoring changes in local accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements and implementing necessary updates to business processes.
Building and maintaining effective relationships with external statutory service providers and advisors.
Providing accounting and tax guidance for business initiatives and projects.
Collaborating with finance, tax, internal controls, GBS, Centers of Excellence, and market teams to improve processes and share best practices.
Identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, standardisation, and process quality across the accounting function.
Staying current with accounting standards, regulatory developments, and industry best practices through continuous learning and professional development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
Professional accounting qualification or certification.
At least 4 years of experience within accounting or finance functions, ideally in a multinational organisation.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.
Solid understanding of statutory accounting, financial reporting, and audit processes.
Experience working with accounting and financial reporting systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
Experience working effectively in a multicultural and international environment.
Leadership capabilities with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build strong working relationships across diverse teams.
A proactive mindset and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
Curiosity, learning agility, and a continuous improvement approach to work.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and financial integrity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best. At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.