Chief Accountant

Paris Tobacco Company; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary growth

Annual bonuses

Private medical care

Flexible working time

Direct collaboration with senior管理

International environment

Job summary

Paris Tobacco Company is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to lead our Warsaw finance operations. This hands-on role oversees accounting, statutory reporting, tax compliance and closing processes, coordinating with senior management and cross-functional teams in an international setting.

The successful candidate will drive month-end and year-end closings, ensure VAT/CIT compliance, and supervise a multilingual accounting team, with occasional travel to the Radom area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 7+ years accounting experience, including senior or Chief Accountant role within an international organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Polish accounting principles, statutory reporting and Polish and EU tax regulations.
• Practical knowledge of VAT, CIT, excise and other tax requirements.
• Proven experience in month-end and year-end closing, statutory reporting, reconciliations and audits.
• Experience with KSeF and JPK is an advantage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Fluency in English (B2/C1).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure timely recording of financial transactions.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing, including GL, AP/AR, accruals, provisions, fixed assets and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and other reports per Polish regulations.
• Oversee VAT, CIT, WHT and transfer pricing compliance.
• Coordinate external and statutory audits with auditors and tax advisors.
• Oversee accounting for KSeF, JPK and e-invoicing.
• Supervise accounting team and offshore/shared services.
• Maintain accounting controls, policies, and processes; improve systems.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT and other stakeholders on financial systems and processes.
• Provide financial information to Finance Manager and Management (budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, inventory).
• Occasional business visits to the office near Radom.

Skills

Senior accounting

English (B2/C1)

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to join our Finance team in Warsaw. This is a hands-on management position with responsibility for the company's accounting operations, statutory reporting, tax compliance and financial closing processes.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams in an international and dynamic business environment, while taking ownership of key accounting processes and ensuring compliance with Polish regulations and company policies.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including general ledger, AP/AR, accruals, provisions, fixed assets and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and other reports in accordance with Polish accounting regulations.
• Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, CIT, WHT and transfer pricing.
• Ensure accurate reconciliations and maintain the integrity and completeness of accounting records.
• Monitor changes in Polish and EU accounting and tax regulations and assess their impact on accounting processes.
• Coordinate and support external and statutory audits, working closely with auditors, tax advisors and other external stakeholders.
• Oversee accounting processes related to KSeF, JPK and e-invoicing.
• Supervise and coordinate accounting team members and offshore/shared services support.
• Maintain and improve accounting controls, policies, procedures and processes.
• Work closely with Finance, IT and other stakeholders on financial systems and process improvements.
• Provide accounting support and financial information to the Finance Manager and Management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and inventory-related activities.
• Be available for occasional business visits and working days at the Company's office near Radom.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including experience in a senior or Chief Accountant role within an international organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Polish accounting principles, statutory reporting and Polish and EU tax regulations.
• Practical knowledge of VAT, CIT, excise and other relevant tax requirements.
• Proven experience in month-end and year-end closing, statutory reporting, reconciliations and audits.
• Experience with KSeF and JPK will be an advantage.
• Good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken (B2/C1).
• Hands-on approach and ability to independently manage accounting activities and take ownership of processes.
• Experience supervising or coordinating accounting teams and/or shared services teams.
• Strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and accountability.
• Category B driving licence and willingness to travel to the Company's office near Radom when required.

What we offer:

• Stable employment with salary growth aligned with skills development and performance.
• Annual bonuses and holiday gifts.
• Private medical care.
• Flexible working time.
• Real influence on financial processes and business decisions.
• Professional development and opportunities to continuously enhance your skills.
• Direct collaboration with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• A dynamic, international working environment with strong exposure to the business.

About us:

Paris Tobacco Company is building a brand with a lasting legacy and a positive impact on current and future generations. We operate in the lifestyle products and services sector, focusing on developing our portfolio, strengthening our brands and creating innovative solutions through new ideas and research.

We are a growing, international organisation where employees have the opportunity to take ownership, work closely with senior management and have a direct impact on the development of the business.