Head of Accounting

Job Description

Financial Accounting & Statutory Reporting

• Ensure full responsibility for the accounting records, accounting policies, balance sheet and profit and loss statement of the Poland entity.
• Coordinate, prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual IFRS reporting in accordance with Group reporting requirements and local statutory regulations.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with all local legal reporting requirements.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations and ensure integrity of accounting data.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, asset registers and capital expenditure accounting.
• Ensure accurate cost accounting, inventory management and production-related financial reporting to support efficient factory operations and decision-making.
• Oversee the financial aspects of manufacturing processes, including production costs, overhead allocation and factory budgeting support.
• Implement and maintain financial controls specific to factory environments, including raw material usage tracking, production cost variance analysis and profitability improvement.
• Support the annual budget process for the Poland factory in collaboration with FP&A.
• Participate in Company and Group transformation projects as required.

Compliance, Internal Control & Audit

• Safeguard compliance with IFRS, local GAAP and Group accounting policies.
• Implement and maintain an effective internal control framework and ensure compliance with Group internal control guidelines.
• Coordinate external audits, statutory audits and internal audits, ensuring timely resolution and communication of audit findings.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, including tax authorities, statistical offices, customs authorities, national bank / central bank representatives and local banks.
• Ensure the protection of company assets and the integrity of financial information.

Taxation & Regulatory Reporting

• Oversee preparation and submission of VAT, CIT, withholding tax and other statutory tax declarations.
• Prepare and review statistical, banking and regulatory reporting submissions, ensuring delivery within statutory deadlines.
• Supervise tax audits and ensure timely responses to tax authorities.
• Coordinate transfer pricing documentation and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with customs, tax and regulatory obligations.
• Partner closely with Group Tax on local and international tax matters and implementation of tax action plans.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop the accounting teams in Poland, providing guidance and support for professional development.
• Allocate responsibilities effectively within the team to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Conduct performance and development discussions and support professional growth.
• Lead both local and remote teams where applicable.

Systems, Projects & Process Improvement

• Drive finance transformation initiatives and accounting process optimisation.
• Lead SAP S/4HANA, e-invoicing and other finance system projects.
• Drive automation and efficiency initiatives across accounting processes.
• Support and strengthen collaboration with the Shared Service Centre, ensuring effective Record-to-Report and Purchase-to-Pay processes.
• Participate in Group-wide projects and implementation of new systems and processes.

Continuously improve accounting department efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Qualified Accountant with strong IFRS expertise.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in senior accounting or finance leadership roles within an international industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of local accounting regulations, VAT, CIT and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience managing statutory reporting, audits and tax matters.
• Experience working with Shared Service Centres within Record-to-Report and Purchase-to-Pay processes is an advantage.
• SAP S/4HANA experience is mandatory.
• HFM / Hyperion knowledge would be a strong asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Business fluent English is mandatory. Polish language proficiency is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Hands-on, pragmatic and results-oriented approach.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong focus on accuracy, integrity and compliance.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for process simplification and automation.

Additional Information

employment with a global leader in its industry
work-life balance and flexible working hours
compensation commensurate with your skills
employment based on a formal employment contract
subsidies for meals 
non-wage benefits (including a Medicover Sport card, private medical care, etc.)
free psychological, financial, and legal support provided by Lyra Polska

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