Accounting Team Lead (Fixed-Term, Maternity Cover)

Stryker Group; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 191,000 - 319,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Warsaw, Poland, is offering a fixed-term maternity cover role in our finance team. You will lead general accounting, manage statutory reporting, and drive close processes across European entities, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting, 5+ years in accounting, 1+ year of leadership, fluent English, and knowledge of internal controls including SOX. SAP/Hyperion experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of statutory accounting, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• 1+ year of experience managing accounting professionals.
• Fluent English proficiency.
• Knowledge of internal controls and SOX.
• Professional accounting certification such as ACCA/CIMA/CPA (preferred).
• Knowledge of SAP and/or Hyperion.
• Experience in multinational/shared services environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead general accounting activities, including preparing, maintaining, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Own accounting and financial reporting activities for assigned legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while meeting reporting deadlines.
• Review financial data, identify issues affecting accuracy and compliance, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee statutory and corporate reporting to align with standards and policies.
• Manage and develop a team of seven accounting professionals through coaching and workload coordination.
• Maintain the risk and control framework for assigned processes and ensure audit readiness.
• Drive process improvement, standardization, and compliance initiatives to enhance efficiency and control.

Skills

Fluent English

Internal controls

Compliance frameworks

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CIMA/CPA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Stryker Group in Warsaw, Poland, is offering a fixed-term maternity cover role in our finance team. You will lead general accounting, manage statutory reporting, and drive close processes across European entities, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting, 5+ years in accounting, 1+ year of leadership, fluent English, and knowledge of internal controls including SOX. SAP/Hyperion experience is preferred.