Accounting Manager

Heli-One; Rzeszów; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance company in Rzeszów, Poland, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, strong knowledge of Polish GAAP, and proven leadership skills. This full-time position involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and driving process improvements. The candidate must be fluent in Polish and English and have the legal right to work in Poland.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in an aviation, engineering, or MRO environment strongly preferred.
• Must have legal right to live and work in Poland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function and team management.
• Oversee compliance with Polish statutory requirements and IFRS.
• Manage month-end and year-end accounting processes.

Skills

Accounting experience

Polish GAAP knowledge

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in Polish and English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Accounting Manager

Location: Rzeszów-Jasionka (on-site)
Form of employment: Full-time/permanent; Contract of employment (UoP)

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the accounting function for Heli-One Poland, an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization within the aviation sector. This role oversees a team of 2-3 accountants and ensures that all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner. The incumbent will drive month-end and year-end close processes, maintain financial integrity, and provide key insights to management through analysis and collaboration across operational, procurement, and corporate departments.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 2-3 accountants responsible for accounts payable, general ledger, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate the accounting function to ensure compliance with company policies, Polish statutory requirements, and IFRS/GAAP standards.
• Manage workload distribution and support professional development within the accounting team.

Month-End and Year-End Close

• Oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, payables, receivables, and accruals.
• Lead variance analyses and provide commentary on key balance sheet and P&L movements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.

Transactional Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee VAT returns, tax filings, and regulatory submissions (including National Bank reporting).
• Ensure compliance with Polish statutory requirements, including the Accounting Act (Ustawa o rachunkowości), VAT Act (Ustawa o podatku od towarów i usług), and Tax Ordinance (Ordynacja podatkowa), while maintaining alignment with IFRS for group reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely foreign currency revaluations, intercompany eliminations, and financial adjustments.
• Maintain internal controls and support continuous improvement of accounting processes.
• Driving implementation of the Ksef system and ensuring smooth transition.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to ensure accurate financial tracking of ongoing MRO projects and inventory.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions and improve cost control within the organization.
• Act as the key accounting liaison between Heli-One Poland and corporate finance teams, ensuring alignment with global policies and reporting deadlines.

Continuous Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting cycle.
• Support system upgrades, data integrity reviews, and standardization initiatives across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in an aviation, engineering, or MRO environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Polish GAAP and local accounting, tax, and VAT legislation, including the Polish Accounting Act and related regulations.
• Familiarity with IFRS and ability to reconcile local GAAP to group reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Fluent in Polish and English (spoken and written).
• High attention to detail, accountability, and a proactive \"can-do\" attitude.
• Must have legal right to live and work in Poland.

Working conditions

• General office environment, based in Rzeszów, Poland, with collaboration across multiple departments and international finance teams.

We reserved the right to contact only shortlisted Candidates.