Chief Accountant

WSI; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSI is seeking a Chief Accountant to lead the local accounting team in Poland, ensuring compliance with Polish tax laws and statutory reporting. You will coordinate month-end closings, manage audits, and maintain accounting policies and controls.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in accounting in Poland, with experience in a senior role and Oracle proficiency. Fluency in Polish and English is required, with willingness to work from Radom office full-time.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Experience in managing and developing an accounting team.
• Strong knowledge of Polish Accounting Act and tax regulations (VAT, CIT, withholding tax, JPK).

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the local accounting team, ensuring appropriate allocation of duties and effective internal controls.
• Coordinate the month-end closing process with the Finance Manager and Finance Director.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and submit them via e-Sprawozdania.
• Lead the annual statutory audit and liaise with auditors, Tax Office and ZUS.
• Reconcile intercompany balances monthly and review supplier payment batches in Oracle.
• Oversee receivables management and ageing reports with stakeholders.
• Monitor provisions, fixed assets and workshop profitability.

Skills

Team leadership

Polish regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Excel

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Accounting qualification SKwP/ACCA/CIMA (advantage)

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join Our Team as Chief Accountant!

Located across the globe and with more than 45 years of experience, WSI is the industry leader in automated repairs for pressure equipment. WSI’s industry experience, global presence, and best-in-class execution is the key to delivering improved plant reliability safely and effectively. Our values are the foundation for building strong, trusting relationships with our employees, stakeholders, and customers. We’re small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.

Why Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, premium customer service, and employee development.
• Collaborate with a diverse and dynamic team, driving positive change across the organization.
• Enjoy a vibrant and inclusive work environment where your contributions make a real impact.
• Be part of a company where your ideas matter, and you have the autonomy to make a real difference.
• Join a culture where proactivity and creativity are not only welcomed but celebrated.

Your responsibilities?

• Lead, support and develop the local accounting team, ensuring appropriate allocation of duties and effective internal controls.
• Ensure timely compliance with Polish statutory and tax obligations, including VAT, CIT, withholding tax, JPK and reporting to ZUS.
• Take formal responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and legal compliance of the company’s accounting records, chart of accounts and accounting policies.
• Coordinate the month‑end closing process together with the Finance Manager and Finance Director.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and submit them through the e-Sprawozdania system.
• Lead the annual statutory audit and act as the main contact for auditors, the Tax Office and ZUS.
• Reconcile intercompany balances on a monthly basis.
• Review and approve supplier payment batches prepared in Oracle.
• Oversee receivables management and ensure that ageing reports are reviewed and shared with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor provisions, fixed assets and the profitability of workshop activities.
• Perform other duties related to the position as required.

Our expectations:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• At least 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience in Poland, including experience in a senior accounting role.
• Experience in managing and developing an accounting team.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of the Polish Accounting Act and Polish tax regulations, including VAT, CIT, withholding tax, JPK and e-Sprawozdania.
• Experience working directly with the Polish Tax Office, ZUS and statutory auditors.
• Fluent Polish and a good command of written and spoken English.
• Experience working in an international corporate environment.
• Practical knowledge of Oracle and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• A recognised accounting qualification, such as SKwP, ACCA or CIMA, would be an advantage.

• Ability to commute to Radom and work full-time from the office.

Work Environment

Full-time, office-based work environment.

What we Offer:

• Comprehensive induction training and a high-quality onboarding process to help you get off to a strong start.
• Professional development opportunities through training, mentoring and continuous skills enhancement.
• An open and inclusive organisational culture that values creativity and innovation.
• Attractive employment conditions based on an employment contract and a competitive salary.