Accountant Manager

astara; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

astara in Warsaw, Poland, seeks a Senior Accountant to organize and maintain accounting records in line with tax regulations and to prepare complete financial statements with accuracy and timeliness.

The role involves monitoring tax law changes, maintaining VAT/CIT documentation, and coordinating with tax authorities and auditors. Strong English and advanced IT能力 are required; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• Advanced English language proficiency.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or Independent Accountant.
• Practical knowledge of tax regulations and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of VAT and CIT regulations and the Accounting Act.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, supervising, and ensuring the maintenance of the Company’s accounting records in compliance with accounting and tax regulations.
• Preparing, updating, and submitting for approval all instructions, documents, and processes necessary for proper bookkeeping and legal compliance.
• Performing formal, legal, and accounting verification of accounting documents and other documents with financial implications.
• Preparing complete financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement, statement of changes in equity, and notes to the financial statements) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitoring changes in tax legislation and adapting accounting policies accordingly.
• Maintaining tax documentation (VAT, CIT, Excise Duty, WHT).
• Preparing tax calculations and tax returns and submitting them within statutory deadlines.
• Recording and reconciling tax settlements.
• Ensuring cooperation with Tax Offices, Customs Authorities, and other institutions, as well as maintaining documentation related to proceedings and audits.
• Organizing audits, cooperating with external auditors, and preparing financial statements.
• Organizing and ensuring the proper collection, use, storage, archiving, and accessibility of accounting records and supporting documents.
• Ensuring timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Preparing timely and materially accurate financial reports and statements.

Skills

English proficiency

Advanced computer skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing, supervising, and ensuring the maintenance of the Company’s accounting records in compliance with accounting and tax regulations.
• Preparing, updating, and submitting for approval all instructions, documents, and processes necessary for proper bookkeeping and legal compliance.
• Performing formal, legal, and accounting verification of accounting documents and other documents with financial implications.
• Preparing complete financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement, statement of changes in equity, and notes to the financial statements) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitoring changes in tax legislation and adapting accounting policies accordingly.
• Maintaining tax documentation (VAT, CIT, Excise Duty, WHT).
• Preparing tax calculations and tax returns and submitting them within statutory deadlines.
• Recording and reconciling tax settlements.
• Ensuring cooperation with Tax Offices, Customs Authorities, and other institutions, as well as maintaining documentation related to proceedings and audits.
• Organizing audits, cooperating with external auditors, and preparing financial statements.
• Organizing and ensuring the proper collection, use, storage, archiving, and accessibility of accounting records and supporting documents.
• Ensuring timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Preparing timely and materially accurate financial reports and statements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Advanced English language proficiency.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or Independent Accountant.
• Practical knowledge of tax regulations and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of VAT and CIT regulations, as well as the Accounting Act.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience with and knowledge of SAP