Accounting Specialist (All Genders)

Schaeffler; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care

Dental care

Sports card

Life insurance

Mental Comfort Program

Cafeteria Platform

CSR activities

Integration events

Passion Clubs

Job summary

Schaeffler in Wroclaw is seeking a finance professional to own the monthly close and IFRS/GAAP reporting for Schaeffler AG. You will coordinate with Accounting Europe and various departments, preparing annual and quarterly financials and serving as the main contact during audits.

The role emphasizes process optimization, cross-border collaboration with the Germany team, and engagement in financing-related projects. Hybrid work in Poland is offered.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language skills are required.
• German language knowledge is a strong advantage.
• Polish language knowledge is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex topics clearly to stakeholders.
• Audit experience in a Big Four firm is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the monthly close process and reporting for Schaeffler AG in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP (HGB).
• Review and validate financial data in close coordination with Accounting Europe and relevant departments.
• Coordinate and prepare the annual financial statement package under HGB with the team responsible for consolidated statements.
• Prepare and align quarterly management reviews with the CFO.
• Act as main contact for the group auditor during the audit process.
• Drive development and optimization of the close process and related processes.
• Support projects related to financing/refinancing measures and other topics affecting Schaeffler AG.
• Handle ad hoc requests within Corporate Accounting.
• Work closely with the core team in Germany and independently develop proposed solutions.

Skills

English fluency

German language

Polish language

Strong communication

Big Four audit experience

Willingness to travel

Education

Business Administration degree (Accounting/Finance/Controlling)

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the monthly close process and reporting for Schaeffler AG in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP (HGB)
• Reviewing and validating financial data in close coordination with Accounting Europe and the relevant departments within Schaeffler AG
• Coordinating and preparing the annual financial statement package under HGB, including the financial statements, combined management report, and representation letter, in close cooperation with the team responsible for the consolidated financial statements
• Preparing and aligning the quarterly management reviews with the CFO
• Acting as the main contact for the group auditor during the audit process
• Driving the further development and optimization of the close process and related processes
• Supporting projects related to financing/refinancing measures and other topics affecting Schaeffler AG
• Handling ad hoc requests within Corporate Accounting
• Working closely with the core team in Germany and independently developing and aligning proposed solutions

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, ideally with a focus on Accounting, Finance, or Controlling
• Few years of professional experience in accounting, preferably in an international corporate environment
• Experience in shared service centers or in an interface role supporting German corporations is a plus
• Fluent verbal and communication skills in English (min. C1 level)
• Knowledge of German language is a strong advantage
• Very good command of Polish language is a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex topics clearly and appropriately to different stakeholders
• A self-driven, structured, and solution-oriented way of working, with a high level of initiative
• Strong service orientation, team spirit, a confident manner, and a high degree of reliability and commitment
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time for work
• Experience in audit within a Big Four firm is considered an asset

Our Offer

• Be a part of a global company & international team with a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills and views.
• Grow with us!Get access to training platforms, internal & external trainings, supporting experts and the real-life challenges, where you will put all your skills in practice.
• We work in a hybrid working model, with flexible working hours. Our modern office is located in the center of Wroclaw.
• We offer attractive benefits package, such as medical and dental care, sports card, life insurance for you and your family. We are also providing access to our Mental Comfort Program.
• Our Cafeteria Platform allows you to choose from various benefit options with points added monthly to your account. Haven’t found what you are looking for? Our concierge will be happy to help!
• Join our CSR activities, such as tree planting, riverside cleanup, or participate in other charity events.
• Spend some time with your work colleagues during integrational events, such as mountain trekking, city games and workshops. You can also join one of our many Passion Clubs like Foodies, Sports Team and Language Clubs as well!

We look forward to your application.

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