Accountant/Associate Finance Controller with Polish

A.P. Møller - Maersk A/S; Warszawa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in shipping and logistics as an Associate Finance Controller in Warsaw. In this role, you will handle end-to-end accounting activities while being part of a diverse team committed to operational excellence and innovation. Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive private medical care

Multisport card

Fruits provided

World-class training and support

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in both Polish and English.
• Experience in performing end-to-end accounting activities.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and verify account accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end accounting activities and ensure compliance.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews and financial statement analysis.
• Coordinate with auditors and deliver tax and audit requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in Polish & English

End-to-End Accounting Knowledge

Analytical and Reporting Skills

Problem-Solving and Process Improvement

Tax and Audit Expertise

Job description

Accountant/Associate Finance Controller with Polish

Job Description

Think Global, Work Local with Maersk Global Service Centre! Are you ready to join an organization on an industry-defining journey? At Maersk, we are a global business with 100,000 employees across 130 countries, and our Global Service Centres (GSC) are at the heart of our operations. Our GSC sites are already established across 12 locations in 7 countries - and we are still growing. We'll soon be opening our newest GSC in central Warsaw, supporting our growing customer base and commitment to operational excellence.

Our new GSC offers a great opportunity for motivated professionals to bring their skills and expertise to a dynamic environment where they can gain cross-functional, end-to-end customer support experience, engage in complex problem-solving with global colleagues, and be at the centre of our global logistics operations. Find yourself welcome in our diverse and inclusive culture, working alongside a team of experts around the world, where you are valued for who you are and rewarded for what you bring.

About the Role:

As an Associate Finance Controller with Polish language skills, you will perform end-to-end accounting activities, deliver financial book close requirements timely based on set deadlines, and ensure compliance with relevant financial controls and statutory requirements as determined globally and locally. You will complete deliverables and other assigned tasks within targeted timelines and SLAs, including timely response to inquiries. Your role will involve proactively highlighting any performance/process gaps and room for improvement, and following up with the relevant stakeholders. You will deliver tax and audit requirements on established deadlines, serve as a back-up resource in the absence of other team members, and perform other tasks and ad hoc activities as deemed necessary.

You will perform monthly balance sheet reviews for in-scope entities, including verifying accuracy and substantiation of all relevant accounts, and implementing appropriate action points in case of deviation from acceptable accounting principles. Conducting financial statement analysis, coordinating with various process owners to consolidate specific accounting and tax information (as necessary), and providing reports on operational results will be crucial. You will coordinate with internal and external auditors as required, ensure corporate governance policies and procedures are in place and up to date, and adhere to the RICC control framework, performing controls attestation. Additionally, you will support the Region Team for region-related projects and requirements if any.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Polish & English: Strong communication skills in both languages for handling business correspondence and customer interactions.
• End-to-End Accounting Knowledge: Extensive experience in performing end-to-end accounting activities and ensuring compliance with financial controls and statutory requirements.
• Analytical and Reporting Skills: Ability to conduct financial statement analysis, verify accuracy of accounts, and provide reports on operational results.
• Problem-Solving and Process Improvement: Experience in identifying performance/process gaps, implementing solutions, and coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Tax and Audit Expertise: Knowledge of delivering tax and audit requirements, coordinating with auditors, and ensuring corporate governance policies are up to date.

What We Offer You:

Join our Maersk Global Service Centre (GSC) in Poland and be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics, where your career can truly take off! You will receive world-class training, a work buddy, and all the support you need to become successful. We offer you a competitive salary, a permanent contract of employment (UoP), comprehensive private medical care, a Multisport card, fruits, and a brand-new city centre location in Warsaw.

At Maersk, you'll have access to international career opportunities, professional development programs, and leadership training to help you grow. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and supported. Our teams work in a collaborative pattern working standard office hours Monday to Friday with flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and corporate social responsibility. Maersk provides a modern and rewarding work environment. Be part of a company that values your contributions, recognizes your achievements, and offers long-term stability.

Due to the nature of this role, we may need to extend working hours during month end reporting to ensure meeting up the group deadlines. Maersk follows the holiday calendar of Denmark to ensure that the month-end reporting runs smoothly and without any issues.

Are you ready to play your part in this?

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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