Accounting Team Leader/Manager

CBRE; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

Competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive employment benefits

Permanent contract

Job summary

CBRE in Warsaw, Poland is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead reporting for a diverse client portfolio and to ensure compliance with SLAs.

You will supervise monthly/quarterly closings, oversee financial statements in IFRS and Luxembourg GAAP, mentor the team, and drive process improvements while supporting tax and distribution activities. Fluency in Polish and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Economics, or Accountancy; professional accounting certification (CPA/ACCA/CA) preferred.
• Proven experience in preparing financial statements and accounting for transactions.
• Experience providing bespoke reports to clients based on accounting information.
• Polish and English fluency, both written and verbal, is essential.
• Experience with IFRS and Luxembourg GAAP is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain key client relationships, ensuring timely delivery of reporting for your client portfolio.
• Financial Reporting Oversight: Supervise the preparation of bespoke monthly and quarterly closings tailored to each client's needs.
• Financial Statement Review: Oversee the review of annual and interim standalone financial statements in IFRS and Luxembourg GAAP.
• Strategic Support: Contribute to financial analysis, complex reporting, and support acquisitions, disposals, and liquidations.
• Tax & Distribution Support: Assist in the tax return process and dividend distributions calculations.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, develop, and manage team members to foster a high-performing environment.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements with Directors.

Skills

Client relationship management

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Process improvement

IFRS knowledge

Lux GAAP knowledge

Polish language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Business Economics/Accountancy

CPA/ACCA/CA certification preferred

Job description

Join CBRE and become a key player in our Warsaw, Poland Center of Excellence. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounting Manager to drive excellence in service delivery for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring adherence to stringent Service Level Agreements. This is your chance to lead, grow, and shape the future of accounting.

Within CBRE, you will be challenged to develop yourself, to extend your knowledge and skills and to further improve and professionalize various processes within the company.

What You’ll Do:

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain key client relationships, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of all reporting requirements for your assigned client portfolio.
• Financial Reporting Oversight: Supervise the preparation of bespoke monthly and quarterly closings, meticulously tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.
• Financial Statement Review: Oversee the review of annual and interim standalone financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and Luxembourg GAAP.
• Strategic Support: Contribute to financial analysis, complex reporting, and support acquisitions, disposals, and liquidations.
• Tax & Distribution Support: Provide essential support in the tax return process and the calculation and processing of dividends and distributions.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, develop, and manage team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Process Improvement: Identify and champion process enhancements and efficiencies, collaborating with Directors to implement innovative solutions.

What You’ll Bring:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Economics, or Accountancy, or equivalent. Professional accounting certification (CPA/ACCA/CA) preferred.
• Proven experience in preparing financial statements and accounting for transactions in accordance with established accounting standards.
• Experience in providing bespoke reports to clients based on accounting information.
• Working knowledge of Luxembourg entities would be advantageous but not essential.
• Fluency in both Polish and English, both written and verbal, is essential.

What we offer:

• An international work environment where your contributions matter.
• A competitive salary and bonus structure that reflects your talent and hard work.
• Comprehensive employment benefits to support your wellbeing.
• A permanent contract that offers stability and growth potential.