Senior Accountant

Описание

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate ledgers and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with the Polish accounting act and IFRS.
• Perform month-end/year-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and internal management reports.
• Participation in the preparation of financial statements.
• Post and verify purchase invoices, including imports and intra-Community (WNT) transactions. b) Monitor contractor balances, manage settlements.
• Create and manage payment requests through ERP and ensure proper booking in accordance with JPK_VAT structure.
• Support in monitoring receivables and collection activities.
• Prepare and submit VAT (JPK_V7M, VAT-UE), CIT, and WHT declarations.
• Ensure compliance with withholding tax (WHT) obligations, including documentation under the pay-and-refund mechanism.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance.
• Record and reconcile raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Cash flow forecasting, monthly budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor expenses and support cost control initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits, prepare required documentation. b) Ensure compliance with document retention rules (5–10 years).
• Participate in the development and improvement of internal controls over financial processes.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded in ERP systems ( Optima, SAP).
• Archive financial documents in compliance with Polish regulations.
• Monitor and optimize workflows related to accounting processes. Support digitalization and automation of finance processes.

As Chief Accountant backup:

• Prepare transfer pricing documentation and ensure timely fulfillment of DAC-6 reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the Central Finance Department on group financial reporting.
• Participation in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and support the audit process.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for group consolidation.
• Prepare reports for external stakeholders, including banks and leasing institutions.
• Prepare and submit statutory declarations (excluding ZUS and PIT declarations, INTRASTAT)

Qualifications & experience:

• Master’s degree in Economics or a related field; a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, including at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Strong understanding of the Polish accounting act, IFRS/GAAP standards, VAT, CIT regulations, and financial reporting practices.
• Proficient in using accounting systems such as Optima, or SAP.
• Fluent in Polish and able to communicate in English at a minimum B1 (intermediate) level.
• Experience in a multinational company or shared services environment.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements. Familiarity with DAC6 reporting.

Essential skills:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying financial discrepancies and implementing solutions.
• Time Management: Prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines during reporting periods.
• Adaptability: Staying current with changes in financial regulations and accounting standards

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