Accountant

Who we’re looking for

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in an international environment or with outsourced accounting structures.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with coordinating external accounting providers or multiple legal entities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English and Czech language; German is considered a plus.

What you’ll do

• Support and coordinate outsourced accounting activities for assigned legal entities in Germany.
• Coordinate month-end closing activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting deliverables with external accounting providers.
• Review general ledger postings and ensure accounting accuracy and compliance.
• Act as point of contact for external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with German statutory requirements as well as internal group policies and processes.
• Support process improvements and help maintain efficient cooperation across finance stakeholders.

About the position

Second Foundation is an international energy trading and asset management firm headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Japan and the US. Our team of 400 professionals specializes in power trading, transforming complex data into market-leading trading strategies through advanced technology and sophisticated quantitative modelling.

Benefits

• Brand new office in the city center – Masarycka.
• Competitive salary package with the possibility of a yearly bonus.
• 25 days of paid holiday.
• Flexible working hours and home-office options.
• High-end workstation.
• Sponsored lunch in the office. Every workday.
• Free snacks at the office.
• Multisport Card – fully paid by the company.
• Colleagues who are absolute experts in what they do.