Accounting Team Leader french speaker

Devire; Województwo wielkopolskie; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm in Poland is seeking an Accounting Team Leader / Chief Accountant to oversee all core accounting activities and lead a team of Accountants. The successful candidate will combine strong accounting expertise with leadership skills and work closely with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should possess a university degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 5 years of experience in the field, and fluency in English, with knowledge of French being a plus. The role offers a hybrid working model and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Private medical care

Sports card

Opportunities for career development

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in team leadership or readiness for a managerial role.
• Strong accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Lead and manage a team of Accountants.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate standards.
• Drive process improvements and participate in finance-related projects.

Skills

Accounting expertise

People leadership

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Knowledge of French

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar

Job description

Your future company

For our Client, SSC of Manufacturing Company, we are looking for an Accounting Team Leader / Chief Accountant who will be responsible for core accounting activities and will also lead a team of Accountants.

This role combines strong accounting expertise with people leadership and close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Oversee accounting processes and financial reporting

• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate standards

• Lead and manage a team of Accountants (work organization, support, development)

• Cooperate with external auditors and internal stakeholders

• Ensure high quality and accuracy of financial data

• Drive process improvements and participate in finance-related projects

Responsibilities

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance

• Experience in team leadership or readiness to take on a managerial role

• Strong accounting knowledge

• Very good command of English

• Knowledge of French is a strong asset

• Good communication and organizational skills

The offer

• Stable employment in an international organization

• Opportunity to lead and develop a professional accounting team

• Real impact on accounting processes and improvements

• Hybrid working model

• Attractive benefits package (e.g. private medical care, sports card)

• Friendly, cooperative and professional work environment

• Opportunities for further career development