General Ledger Accounting Manager

Arrow Components; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Poland is seeking a General Ledger Accounting Manager to oversee compliance, tax, and reporting activities. You will manage a team across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. The ideal candidate has advanced accounting knowledge, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in English, with German as a desirable addition. Benefits include flexible hours, a pension plan, and private medical care.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Pension plan

Private medical healthcare

MyBenefit system

Great working culture

Accessible office location

Qualifications

• Experience leading an accounting team across multiple countries.
• Expertise in financial reporting and compliance.
• Ability to adapt to regulatory and policy changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an accounting team ensuring accuracy in General Ledger.
• Oversee statutory accounting and tax compliance.
• Drive audit and compliance activities.

Skills

Advanced accounting knowledge

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Time management

Team management

Fluency in English

German language (desirable)

Regulatory expertise

Risk management capabilities

Job description

Overview

The General Ledger Accounting Manager oversees General Ledger accounting, compliance, tax, statutory, and reporting activities while managing financial reconciliations and controls. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead a team of accountants, driving excellence in accounting operations and supporting strategic initiatives across the company.

What You Will Be Doing at Arrow?

• Lead and manage an accounting team across multiple countries and companies, ensuring accuracy in General Ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Oversee statutory accounting, corporation tax, reconciliations, European consolidation, and VAT compliance, including Intrastat and EC Sales List reporting.
• Drive audit and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Develop and implement efficient accounting processes and handle regulatory and policy changes.
• Manage team hiring, development, and transitions while fostering collaboration across the business.
• Support strategic financial projects and provide guidance on accounting and financial implications.
• Actively contribute to the Senior Management Team, driving discussions and initiatives to meet team and company goals.

What Are We Looking For?

• Advanced accounting knowledge (financial education).
• Proficiency in Excel, data manipulation, and ERP systems (preferred).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time and team management abilities.
• Fluent in English; German language is highly desirable.
• Regulatory expertise and risk management capabilities.
• Adaptable and committed to achieving results and driving efficiency.
• Experience in management team.

What Do We Offer?

• This is a full-time position.
• Flexible hours.
• You will be offered a pension plan.
• Private medical healthcare.
• MyBenefit system.
• Fantastic working culture where you can make an impact.
• Nice office facility in an easy-to-reach location.

Location: PL-Gdansk, Poland (Aleja Grunwaldzka)

Time Type: Full time

Job Category: Accounting/Finance