Accounting Manager

Alstom; Chorzów; On-site; PLN 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive social coverage

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Alstom, located in Chorzów, Poland, is seeking a Financial Accountant who will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of financial operations. You will oversee critical accounting processes, work alongside various teams, and manage VAT compliance among other responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Finance or Accounting, strong analytical skills, and be fluent in Polish and English. Join us for a transformative career experience in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS financial reporting.
• Fluency in both Polish and English.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance and accounting activities.
• Coordinate AP and AR functions.
• Drive improvements in reporting processes.
• Prepare CIT and DTA/DTL calculations.
• Manage VAT compliance and SAF-T submission.
• Collaborate with auditors for compliance checks.
• Prepare tax packs and budget calculations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Accounting expertise

Tax knowledge

Fluency in Polish

Fluency in English

SAP or ERP experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial and accounting expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial operations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as finance, operations, and tax teams), oversee critical accounting processes, and drive process improvements across the organization. You’ll specifically take care of preparing statutory financial statements under IFRS, but also managing VAT compliance and corporate tax calculations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily finance and accounting activities, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings
• Coordinating Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities
• Driving process improvements and standardization across reporting and accounting processes
• Preparing Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Deferred Tax Assets/Liabilities (DTA/DTL) calculations
• Managing VAT compliance and submitting SAF-T files to tax authorities
• Preparing statutory balance sheets and participating in annual financial statement preparation
• Collaborating with internal and external auditors
• Preparing tax packs and participating in tax budget calculations
• Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations in a multi-entity, international environment

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Excellent analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong expertise in accounting, taxes, and statutory financial statement preparation under IFRS
• Fluency in Polish and English
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Accuracy, responsibility, and the ability to perform under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Independence, effective time management, and curiosity
• Ability to work effectively in an international, multi-entity environment

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Fixed-term contract (max. 24 months) with the potential for future career opportunities within our organization
• Take on exciting challenges and gain valuable experience while exploring growth possibilities
• Work with innovative financial systems and standard
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning opportunities
• Progress towards leadership roles in finance or other areas of the business
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.