Accounting Manager / Chief Accountant

Polish & English required

• Solid knowledge of Polish GAAP, IFRS, and accounting processes

About Our Client

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to grow in an international environment? Do you want to take on a role that combines both local and regional responsibilities? Join our client - a global company in the household appliances sector - as an Accounting Manager/ Chief Accountant.

Job Description

In this role, you will oversee accounting operations for the Polish entity, while also managing financial activities across 11 Central and Eastern European countries, including Poland, Ukraine, the Baltic states, and Southeastern European countries.

Regional Responsibilities (70%)

• Overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting across the CEE region
• Managing all tax matters, including transfer pricing compliance and adherence to international and local financial regulations
• Acting as a compliance ambassador, ensuring both internal and external accounting regulations are met, with clear financial and fiduciary responsibilities
• Driving process optimisation in accounting under the guidance of the Director of Accounting and central treasury functions
• Supporting regional finance initiatives and structural projects
• Leading the regional accounting team

Local Responsibilities - Poland (30%)

• Managing month-end and year-end closing processes for the Polish entity, ensuring accurate financial statements and cash flow reporting
• Overseeing local tax matters, including tax declaration processes and regulatory compliance
• Acting as a key compliance representative, ensuring alignment with local accounting and financial regulations
• Coordinating external audits and ensuring smooth cooperation with auditors
• Leading the local accounting team and collaborating closely with shared services teams

The Successful Applicant

This is a great opportunity for a skilled finance professional who wants to take on a regional leadership role in a dynamic, multinational environment. If you're ready for the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

• Proven experience in a financial role, preferably in an international environment
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing financial teams
• Solid knowledge of Polish GAAP, IFRS, and accounting processes
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• High level of accountability, pro-activity, and ability to work independently in a dynamic setting
• Experience working in matrix structures

What's on Offer

• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Employee referral program
• Remote work opportunities
• Corporate products and services at discounted prices
• Flexible working time
• Extra social benefits
• Birthday day off
• Sharing the costs of sports activities
• Sharing the costs of professional training & courses