Financial Controller - Statutory Reporting

AbbVie; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly organizational culture

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Attractive annual bonus

Training opportunities

Extensive benefits package

Job summary

A dynamic biopharmaceutical company based in Krakow, Poland, is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage local statutory accounting and reporting processes for selected entities within the EMEA region. This role supports audits and tax deliverables, ensuring compliance and implementing accounting policies. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Finance/Accounting and have at least 5 years of financial accounting experience, particularly in international settings. A hybrid working model and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years financial accounting in international settings; statutory accounts hands on knowledge.
• Auditor experience is a plus.
• English required; other languages an asset.
• IFRS accounting knowledge; ACCA/CIMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements in line with Local GAAP requirements for group legal entities.
• Ensure reconciliation between Local GAAP and US GAAP.
• Manage statutory calendars, working with auditors and departments.
• Assist with tax provisions and returns.

Skills

English language

Financial accounting

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Our culture Being one of the leaders in biopharma space comes with a huge deal of responsibility towards our patients and employees, Our Principles are embedded in our company culture that has been recognized by our employees through Great Places to Work certification.

Finance Shared Services (FSS) organization was established as one of the key elements of new operating model for AbbVie to provide accurate financial accounting and reporting for all affiliates and business units. The FSS center for EMEA region is based in Krakow, Poland and is serving as a chief accounting and controllership function for all affiliates and manufacturing plants in the region, providing support in US GAAP accounting, tax and statutory compliance and reporting and in selected FP&A and order to cash processes. The center was established in 2013.

Job Summary

Manages local statutory accounting and reporting processes for selected entities within EMEA region, supporting audits and tax deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory Filings: Prepare annual financial statements in line with Local GAAP requirements for group legal entities.
• GAAP Reconciliation: Ensure reconciliation between Local GAAP and US GAAP.
• Audit Coordination: Manage statutory calendars, working with auditors and departments. Own the process of addressing auditors’ requests.
• Tax Compliance: Assist with tax provisions and returns.
• Policy Implementation: Implement accounting policies/standards.
• Improvement Initiatives: Identify and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Master's degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Experience: 5+ years financial accounting in international settings; statutory accounts hands on knowledge. Auditor experience is a plus.
• Certification: IFRS accounting/ACCA/CIMA preferred.
• Technical Skills: Excel and SAP proficiency.
• Language Skills: English required; other languages an asset.
• Competencies:
  • Critical thinking.
  • Effective multitasking and time management.
  • Diverse accounting concepts understanding.
  • Business acumen, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to interact at all levels.
  • Adaptable and improvement-driven.

Additional Information

We offer

• Chance to become a part of dynamically growing biopharmaceutical company.
• Friendly organizational culture.
• Hybrid working model (3 days from office, 2 days from home).
• Flexible working hours and additional days off.
• Attractive annual bonus.
• Training opportunities and professional development.
• Extensive benefits package (Multisport, Medicover, life insurance, PPK, commuting allowance, lunch card, bonus for referring new employees).
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Company Social Benefits Fund (co-funding of cultural, educational and leisure activities, rehabilitation classes or psychological consultations for employees and their family).
• Charity initiatives incl. Week of possibilities - days of employee volunteering.
• Wellness initiatives – global events promoting work-life balance, physical and mental well-being.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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