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JYSK

Scandinavian home furnishings retailer

Accounting Controller

Financial AccountingPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeGdańsk, PolandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
  • Several years of professional experience in accounting, financial accounting, financial reporting, or a similar finance role.
  • Good knowledge of accounting principles and practical experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Good knowledge of IFRS and experience applying accounting principles in a corporate environment.
  • Experience in financial analysis, including variance analysis, accruals, provisions, and budget-versus-actual analysis.
  • Practical knowledge of VAT and CIT processes and financial reporting requirements.
  • Experience working with external auditors and internal finance stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an organized and detail-oriented approach.
  • Ability to take ownership of processes, identify problems, and proactively direct their resolution.
  • Good knowledge of MS Excel; experience using SAP ERP and finance automation tools.
  • Very good spoken and written English.
  • Ability to work effectively in an international environment and collaborate with stakeholders in different roles and countries.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for assigned entities in accordance with applicable accounting standards, IFRS, and internal group guidelines.
  • Prepare financial reporting data, perform daily accounting entries, and maintain accurate and complete accounting records.
  • Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, accruals, provisions, other close activities, and the fixed-asset register.
  • Analyze financial results against budgets, forecasts, and historical data, identify variances, and support investigation and resolution of significant variances.
  • Assist in preparing consolidation packages, statutory reports, and other financial information required for group and local reporting.
  • Ensure transactions are accounted for correctly and verify financial data in accordance with IFRS, local accounting requirements, and corporate accounting policies.
  • Monitor and oversee payments for accuracy and timeliness, prevent duplicates, and resolve errors or delays with accounting and finance teams.
  • Maintain specialist knowledge of corporate finance and accounting procedures, monitor policy changes, and ensure their correct implementation.
  • Work closely with external auditors during year-end close, statutory audits, and other audit activities.
  • Collaborate with local and international accounting and finance teams and other business functions, responding proactively to business and organizational changes.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes and implement new solutions, automation, and IT tools, including Excel and ERP systems.
  • Participate actively in standardization, process efficiency, and continuous improvement in the finance department.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience preparing or handling consolidation packages and statutory reporting is an advantage.

About the Company

JYSK

Scandinavian home furnishings retailer

JYSK is a Scandinavian home-furnishings retailer. The company reaches customers through stores and ecommerce while distribution centers and head offices support the retail network. It sells furniture, mattresses, household goods, and seasonal products. The profile is for the JYSK retail organization rather than unrelated businesses with similar initials. Roles span shops, warehousing, logistics, merchandising, digital commerce, and business support. The workforce connects customer-facing service with the inventory, digital, and commercial functions that keep the retail operation running.

Company size
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Company stage
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Total funding
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Headquarters
Handewitt, Germany
Founded
2010

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