Head Accountant

2 tygodni temu


Warszawa, Mazovia, Polska Global Accounting Network Pełny etat

We are recruiting for an International business that has a head office in the UK. The business is a Big 4 audited business. The role we are recruiting is a Chief Accountant / Financial Controller based in Warsaw. The role will report directly into the Country Finance Manager, with a dotted line to the Regional Financial Controller.

Location: Warsaw – Onsite 5 days a week for the first 3 months and then more of a hybrid model.

This role will be responsible for managing a small team of accountants and overseeing the accounting and tax compliance for 3 other entities with scope to increase in the future.

If you have a strong background in accounting, tax, and finance operations, and you're passionate about ensuring financial integrity, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic growth—this is the role for you

As a Chief Accountant, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring smooth and accurate accounting processes across multiple functions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  1. Overseeing the general ledger and financial statements to ensure completeness and accuracy, including account reviews and necessary accruals.
  2. Managing payables, receivables, and invoicing processes to guarantee accuracy and full reconciliation.
  3. Developing and maintaining strong billing practices and controls, ensuring an efficient credit collection process and monitoring debtor levels.
  4. Managing and optimizing local cash flows and fostering relationships with external financial stakeholders such as banks, auditors, and tax advisors.
  5. Implementing robust controls for purchasing and ensuring fixed asset management is in line with best practices.
  6. Preparing accurate and timely reporting on key financial metrics, including KPI tracking, cash flow forecasts, and debt collections.
  7. Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements, tax filings, and regulatory standards, while maintaining clear communication on local accounting practices.
  8. Designing and enforcing a system of internal controls and financial policies in line with organizational standards and external regulations.
  9. Collaborating with HR for payroll-related processes and ensuring finance system users are properly trained to maximize efficiency.

Who We're Looking For:

  1. Experienced & Detail-Oriented: You bring several years of experience in finance, tax, and accounting operations, ideally in a commercial setting.
  2. Technically Proficient: Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to reconcile statutory and management reporting.
  3. Excellent Communicator: You have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, capable of building relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing key decisions.
  4. Adaptable & Organized: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.
  5. Excel Expert: Your advanced Excel skills are second to none, and you are comfortable working with financial data and systems.
  6. Bilingual: Fluency in both Polish and English, written and spoken, is essential for this role.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Education

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