GBS Finance Accountant with Russian

449 AVON COSMETICS POLSKA SP. Z.O.O.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

449 Avon Cosmetics Polska Sp. z o.o. is seeking a GBS Finance Accountant to ensure accurate financial records and support multiple markets within a global services team.

The role covers journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, COGS and pension reporting, accruals, and supplier payments, with collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related finance discipline.
• Around 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, or reporting.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and internal controls.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems (such as PeopleSoft).
• Fluency in English and Russian, written and spoken.
• Experience in Big 4 or similar environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities in line with IFRS requirements.
• Manage COGS calculations and pension plan reporting.
• Handle accruals, adjustments, and debt ageing analysis.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Support fixed asset accounting and employee account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and share knowledge across markets and functions.

Skills

Excel proficiency

IFRS knowledge

Internal controls

Multi-market experience

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

What you'll be doing:

As a GBS Finance Accountant, you’ll play an important role in ensuring Avon’s financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with global standards. You’ll support multiple markets and be part of a collaborative Global Business Services team, contributing to reliable month-end close and high-quality financial reporting. Your work will span the full accounting cycle, giving you broad exposure and the opportunity to make a visible impact on the business every day.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end close activities in line with IFRS requirements.
• Managing COGS calculations and pension plan reporting.
• Handling accruals, adjustments, and debt ageing analysis.
• Processing invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Supporting fixed asset accounting and employee account reconciliations.
• Collaborating with internal teams and sharing knowledge across markets and functions.

What we're looking for:

• A degree in Accounting or a related finance discipline.
• Around 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, or reporting.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and internal controls.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems (such as PeopleSoft).
• Fluency in both English and Russian, written and spoken.
• Experience in a Big 4 or similar professional services environment is an advantage.

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you.

We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all.

We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work.

We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

We inform that in accordance with the requirements of the on Whistleblower Protection Act of June 14, 2024 (government gazette of 2024, item 928), each Avon company in Poland has implemented a Procedure for Reporting Irregularities and Subsequent Actions. The full text of the procedure for each company, containing information about reporting methods, is available here.

We’re committed to doing good with our people, purpose and product. Because the work we do impacts more than just our bottom line, it impacts people’s lives. Working at Avon, you'll have opportunities to stretch your abilities alongside a team of passionate and talented people. You’ll be part of a company that consistently brings breakthrough, award-winning products to market, with inclusive beauty that is open and accessible to all. You’ll be part of a company that has been doing beauty differently for over 135 years. Pioneering in listening to women’s needs and speaking out for them. Standing for what matters to them. Supporting their endeavours. We believe in the power of the collective. We create an environment where you can do purposeful work and have a meaningful career.