Description

For our Client, a global leader supporting change management, manager development and coaching / mentoring, we are looking for candidates for the position of Head of Accounting & Tax (Chief Accountant).

You will play a key role in our move to a centralised finance function, aligning processes between the three existing markets. This position is reporting directly to the Regional Finance Director responsible for region Europe+.

Your responsibilities:

• Line management of a team of 5 (3 of whom sits in Poland, 1 in Holand and 1 in Belgium)
• Full accountability of the General Ledger accounting activities
• Understanding of the financial reporting and General Ledger structure
• Manage month-end processes to ensure accurate and timely month end, quarter end and year end close
• Timely submission of financial information for Group reporting and consolidation, including the submission of consolidated financials, monthly tax file and cash flow forecast
• Manage financial risk and discuss with the CFO on a regular basis to ensure adequate provisions are recorded
• Being a part of the preparation of the quarterly management representation letter and legal risk review with adequate analysis and support mitigating actions
• Review the annual statutory financial statements and reconciliation to USGAAP and review the account master mapping from USGAAP to local GAAP
• Internal & external audit processes
• Review tax-related information as required by the Group or local legislation, including income tax filing, tax provision reconciliation, monthly and quarterly VAT and CIT reconciliation

Employer requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience at a similar level – Chief Accoutnant pref in international environment
• Education or qualification in accounting, finance, CIMA/ACCA/CIA or other certifications as a plus
• Excellent knowledge of up-to-date Polish accounting and tax standards is essential (additionally experience in US GAAP will be plus)
• Advanced Excel skills (previews and pivot tables)
• Fluent English - minimum C1
• Be highly organised, methodical and proactive in action

Branch

Spring Professional Poland