Senior Lead Financial Statements Preparer

About the role

Kyndryl is hiring a Senior Lead Financial Statements Preparer in Slovakia. The role leads the preparation and review of statutory financial statements for complex international entities and oversees statutory audit cycles across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and comprehensive review of statutory financial statements for complex international entities.
• Coordinate and oversee statutory audit cycles across multiple jurisdictions to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex IFRS and local GAAP requirements to cross-functional teams.
• Review financial statement disclosures and supporting workpapers for quality, integrity and accuracy.
• Mentor and support junior and senior statutory preparers across the global organisation.
• Partner with internal tax, legal and corporate finance teams and external auditors to resolve reporting issues.
• Drive process improvements, automation and standardisation in financial reporting workflows.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of emerging accounting standards and regulatory mandates.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in statutory accounting, financial reporting or external audit.
• Proven track record leading end-to-end statutory audits and reviewing complex financial statements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage concurrent statutory reporting cycles and shifting priorities.
• Preferred: active professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent); experience in a multinational enterprise or global shared services environment; hands-on SAP ERP and statutory reporting tools; track record of financial process transformation or automation.

Required skills

• Advanced, practical knowledge of IFRS and multi-jurisdictional local accounting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern financial reporting software.

What we offer

• Salary range in Slovakia of 3,110 to 5,600 EUR for a full-time schedule, adjusted for part-time roles.
• Hybrid-friendly culture and Be Well programmes supporting financial, mental, physical and social health.
• Career development tools, personalised goals, continuous feedback and learning opportunities including certifications with Microsoft, Google and Amazon.