Accountant II

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world’s largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.

As part of a EMEA Accounting shared service organisation you will  report to the Sabre EMEA Accounting Manager (based in Brisbane, Australia)  and will work closely with other members of the Accounting team, FP&A, Legal, Management and Tax based in Europe as well as Global Accounting located in Dallas (US).

You will provide daily support to EMEA accounting team located in Krakow (Poland),  Richmond (UK) and other locations across Europe Middle East and Africa.

The successful candidate will carry out tasks in 3 key areas:

Statutory accounting:

• Coordinate and deliver statutory audits and preparation of Financial Statements for number of EMEA entities

• Coordinate and work with local external accounting and Audit partners to ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of financial statements

• Ensure compliance with local GAAP and minimizing differences with US GAAP

• Ensure accurate financial statement presentation as well as the appropriate disclosure in line with accounting requirements.

• Provide analysis and clarity on statutory adjustments and improve processes to minimize differences with US GAAP

• Provide guidance to junior accountants on statutory requirements

Month end close:

• Deliver month end close numbers under US GAAP and Local GAAP

• Provide monthly variance analysis

• Provide quarterly profitability analyses for respective entities in line with Transfer Price Agreement

• Manage Intercompany invoices, I/C reconciliations and settlements

• Review Balance sheet Account Reconciliations in line with Sabre Policy

• Coordinate preparation and submission of VAT returns

• Support calculations of Corporation tax and coordinate settlements of tax liabilities

• Work with other Sabre groups including Tax, Treasury, Legal and FP&A 

Compliance:

• Support Tax audits and Inspections

• Support SOX and US GAAP audits

• Adhere to SOX and Internal Controls requirements

• Adhere to all Sabre Policies

Required Competencies:

• Fluent English

• SAP knowledge

• Knowledge and Experience of IFRS and US GAAP Accounting requirements

• Recognised Accounting Qualification

• Team player

• Excellent Communication skills

• Excel to intermediate standard

• Performs work conscientiously and diligently

The role demands a self-starter with relevant experience who is keen to quickly play an active role in the team, and Candidates must be able to demonstrate our key Group competencies:

• Integrity

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Ownership of results

• External Focus

Work arrangements

• Hybrid working mode; 3 chosen days from the office in a week

• Flexible working hours: Maintain your work-life balance by adjusting your working hours to your needs

Paid time off

• Year-End-Break: enjoy additional fully paid days off during the last week of the year

• Paid parental leave: Take up to 12 weeks off with pay after birth or adoption of a child. Sabre Global Paid Parental Leave runs concurrently with local leave policies.

• Paid volunteer time: take up to 4 days annually to give your time to a charitable organization of your choice

Your money

• My Benefit platform/Multisport card: enjoy the benefit cafeteria system and use popular sport card

• Tax deduction: take the opportunity to claim deductible costs, reducing your income tax

• Employee Capital Plans: profit from long-term saving scheme co-financed by Sabre and the State Treasury

• Baby Bonus: benefit from one-time allowance on childbirth or adoption 

• Say Thanks program: collect points on recognition program and transfer them to wide variety of gifts and services

Health and wellness

• Luxmed VIP medical coverage: take care of yourself and your family with the extensive medical package with a broad range of additional services

• Foreign travel insurance: feel safe going abroad with free Allianz insurance offered as part of our Lux Med package

• Employee Assistance Program: find help in free, confidential program with a certified counselor

• Mindfulness & meditation apps: take care of your mental and physical health

• Life insurance: sign up for free, high coverage life insurance program

Career development

• Professional development: access to e-learning platforms as well as join Sabre live learning sessions

• Certification and tuition reimbursement

• Our Communities: join one of our team member groups focused on sharing knowledge and best practices (Google Developers Group, Innovation Lab Community, Women in Technology, SOLVE!T and many more)

And more

• Car and bike parking 

• Fun & Relax zone in modern office: enjoy electronic tables to work, foosball, ping pong, pool table, swings, massage chairs and terraces to admire a panoramic view of Kraków. We have parents’ rooms as well

• No dress code

• Innovation Lab: access Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality equipment, Robot construction kit, 3D printers and many more

• Attractive Referral Bonus: earn $2500 USD for every hired referral

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as we progress your application.

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will proceed in the selection process.

Sabre is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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