Chief Accountant

Michael Page; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 212,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing international industrial company in Krakow is seeking a Chief Accountant to manage financial reporting and compliance. You will establish effective relationships, prepare comprehensive financial statements, and oversee tax returns. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and is fluent in Polish and English. This company offers extensive development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Sports card

Life insurance

Holiday bonuses

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Chief Accountant or Senior Accountant in an international company.
• Knowledge of Polish Accounting Act and IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Corporate.
• Compile financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Generate and deliver monthly financial reports.

Skills

Fluency in Polish

Fluency in English

Strong knowledge of Polish accounting standards

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office (particularly Excel)

Job description

• Independent role without a team reporting directly.
• Development opportunities in an international organization.

About Our Client

Our client is an international industrial company planning dynamic growth. The company recently completed a merger and plans further expansion in the near future. Their modern office recently opened in Krakow. The annual turnover is approximately €25 million.

Job Description

• Establish and maintain effective and beneficial relationships with Corporate, providing prompt responses and suggesting value-added improvements
• Compile financial statements in accordance with both local and international accounting standards, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
• Generate and deliver monthly financial reports to Corporate, adhering to Group accounting policies and utilizing internal systems (SAP/HF)
• Prepare all tax returns (VAT, CIT, Intrastat)
• Coordinate financial audits, conduct risk assessments, and oversee cash flow control
• Prepare Group reporting, including monthly results, budgeting, forecasting, and budgetary control
• Oversee local treasury and banking operations

The Successful Applicant

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience as a Chief Accountant or Senior Accountant in an international company
• Strong knowledge of Polish accounting standards and tax regulations
• Knowledge of Polish Accounting Act and IFRS
• Experience with SAP
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel
• Fluency in Polish and English
• Excellent organizational skills

What’s on Offer

• Stable employment in a rapidly growing international company undergoing mergers
• Extensive development opportunities within a global organization
• Comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, sports card, life insurance, and holiday bonuses
• Hybrid work options (e.g., 3 days in the office, 2 days remote, or as agreed with your manager)
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a modern office environment in Krakow