AVP - Financial Accounting Operations HBUK

BELVEDERE; Kraków; On-site; PLN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

BELVEDERE seeks an AVP Financial Accounting Operations in Kraków, Poland, to lead end-to-end period close, Saracen reporting, and balance sheet substantiation across IFRS, FINREP, GSIB and CE frameworks, coordinating with international Finance teams.

You will drive strategic transformation, ensure high-quality deliverables, and advance RCA/SOX documentation within a global finance function; hybrid work arrangement possible.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and its various aspects.
• Hands-on experience with FTP and Saracen systems.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, FINREP, GSIB and CE reporting frameworks.
• Proficient in Excel with advanced data analysis
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to provide strategic direction and manage business partner relationships.
• Strong analytical review skills with business understanding.
• Experience maintaining documentation per RCA and SOX requirements.
• Understanding of Group policies (FIM/DIM), audit, controls and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships at senior levels.
• Proactive approach with problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Python or Xceptor.
• Experience with Appian workflow tools.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Qlik Sense.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end period end close across multiple reporting frameworks.
• Manage Saracen reporting and balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation activities.
• Supervise and develop team members to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Drive strategic and tactical transformation initiatives within Financial Accounting Operations.
• Manage relationships with business partners and in-country Finance teams.
• Conduct analytical reviews to add value through business understanding.
• Pre-empt issues and flag concerns to business partners in a timely manner.
• Ensure 100% review of all deliverables with meticulous attention to detail.
• Maintain documentation per RCA and SOX requirements.
• Ensure SOPs are updated and tested by backup resources regularly.
• Monitor adherence to Group policies, IFRS reporting requirements, audit, controls and compliance standards.
• Ensure business continuity planning and testing for uninterrupted service delivery.
• Liaise with senior managers and stakeholders to understand and deliver satisfactory service.
• Respond proactively to new requirements, ad-hoc requests and unusual variances.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

FTP & Saracen

Financial reporting frameworks

Excel advanced

Balance sheet reconciliation

Communication skills

Strategic direction

Stakeholder management

Analytical review

RCA & SOX documentation

Group policies & controls

Problem solving

Python / Xceptor

Appian

Qlik Sense

Tools

Appian

Qlik Sense

Xceptor

Python

Job description

AVP Financial Accounting Operations - IFRS & Regulatory Reporting

Location: Krakow, Poland
Contract Type: Contract

Job status: Hybrid

• Lead period end close and regulatory reporting for a global financial services organisation
• Drive strategic transformation initiatives within Financial Accounting Operations
• Work with IFRS, FINREP, GSIB and CE reporting frameworks
• Manage stakeholder relationships across international Finance teams
• Develop your expertise in Regulated Covered Bonds and synthetic securitisation accounting

Company Overview

Our client is a global financial services organisation with a significant operational presence in Krakow. Their Finance Operations team provides critical financial support services across the group, playing a valued role in managing finances, deploying capital effectively, and ensuring compliance with international reporting standards. The Financial Accounting team is integral to the group's financial and regulatory reporting processes, supporting period end close, accounting controls, balance sheet substantiation, and reporting across multiple frameworks including IFRS, FINREP, GSIB and CE.

They are seeking an experienced AVP Financial Accounting Operations professional to join their team in Krakow. This contract role offers the opportunity to lead critical financial processes while driving transformation within a global finance function.

Position Overview

As AVP Financial Accounting Operations, you will lead and manage the period end close process, Saracen reporting, and balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation. Beyond day-to-day delivery, you will drive strategic and tactical transformation within the process, manage stakeholder relationships across the group, and supervise team performance. This role is central to ensuring accurate and timely financial and regulatory reporting, directly contributing to the organisation's compliance and strategic decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end period end close process across multiple reporting frameworks
• Manage Saracen reporting and balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation activities
• Supervise and develop team members to ensure consistent high-quality delivery
• Drive strategic and tactical transformation initiatives within Financial Accounting Operations
• Manage relationships with business partners and in-country Finance teams
• Conduct analytical reviews to add value through business understanding and lateral thinking
• Pre-empt issues and flag concerns to business partners in a timely manner
• Ensure 100% review of all deliverables with meticulous attention to detail
• Maintain documentation per RCA and SOX requirements
• Ensure SOPs are updated and tested by backup resources regularly
• Monitor adherence to Group policies, IFRS reporting requirements, audit, controls and compliance standards
• Ensure business continuity planning and testing for uninterrupted service delivery
• Liaise with senior managers and stakeholders to understand and deliver satisfactory service
• Respond proactively to new requirements, ad-hoc requests and unusual variances

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of IFRS and its various aspects
• Hands-on knowledge of FTP and Saracen systems
• Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks: IFRS, FINREP, GSIB and CE
• Proficient in Excel with advanced capability to analyse and interpret numeric data
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Proven ability to provide strategic direction and manage business partner relationships
• Strong analytical review skills with ability to add value through business understanding
• Experience maintaining documentation per RCA and SOX requirements
• Understanding of Group policies (FIM/DIM), audit, controls and compliance requirements
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships at senior levels
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Regulated Covered Bonds products (highly advantageous)
• Understanding of synthetic securitisation accounting processes (beneficial)
• Experience in statutory accounting and liaising with auditors (beneficial)
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Python or Xceptor (beneficial)
• Experience with workflow solutions such as Appian (beneficial)
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Qlik Sense (beneficial)

Benefits

While specific benefits details are to be confirmed, this contract role offers the opportunity to work within a global finance function, developing your expertise across complex financial reporting frameworks and transformation initiatives. You'll collaborate with finance professionals across international locations, gaining exposure to sophisticated financial processes and regulatory requirements. The role provides scope to lead strategic initiatives while building your technical knowledge in specialist areas including Regulated Covered Bonds and synthetic securitisation accounting.