General Ledger (GL) Accountant

PL13 (FCRS = PL013) Sandoz Poland Sp. z o.o.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 81,936 - 152,055; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch card worth 450 zł per month

Laptop

Medical care

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Additional 2 days off

Language learning platform

Job summary

PL13 (FCRS = PL013) Sandoz Poland Sp. z o.o. is seeking a General Ledger (GL) Accountant based in Warsaw. This role involves ensuring accurate reporting of sales, participating in month-end processes, and working within financial standards to maintain compliance.

Ideal candidates should have a degree in finance/accounting, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in SAP. Benefits include a monthly lunch card, medical care, and language training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in corporate industry, preferably in GL or RTR.
• Conversational English and fluent Polish required.
• Readiness to work part of the month-end closing process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of sales and revenue deductions.
• Participate in month-end closing processes.
• Prepare journal entries aligning with accounting standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

SAP knowledge (SD and FI modules)

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. By creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally. Join us in the role of General Ledger (GL) Accountant, the future is ours to shape!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of sales and revenue deductions
• Actively participating in month‑end closing processes
• Preparing journal entries in line with accounting standards and group policies
• Responsible for revenue deduction accruals
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and monitoring overdue items
• Comparing data between Balance sheet and P&L accounts
• Performing monthly controls in accordance with internal procedures
• Ensuring alignment between Polish Accounting Act (UoR) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Cooperating with the sales team on revenue and revenue deduction postings, ensuring accuracy in accounting and reporting, collaborating with other key internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing receivables analysis related to payment backlogs
• Supporting the team in internal and external audits
• Assisting with other statutory reporting requirements and performing other ad‑hoc tasks or analyses assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience required — preferably in a corporate industry, especially in departments such as GL or RTR
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data
• Practical knowledge of SAP, especially SD and FI modules
• Readiness to work as part of the month‑end closing process
• Practical proficiency in Excel
• Conversational English and fluent Polish
• Willingness to learn and a problem‑solving mindset
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude

Nice to Have

• Experience in pharmaceutical companies
• Experience in Shared Service Center concept

Compensation Structure & Criteria

Sandoz compensation is determined by job level, qualifications, niche skills, experience, and location within company salary ranges. Fully proficient and highly effective employees can expect a starting salary around market median, with those new to the level or with less functional depth at the lower end of the range and those with sustained superior or niche skills towards the higher end of the range. Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs.

Benefits

• Lunch card worth 450 zł per month
• Laptop
• Medical care
• Life Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Multisport or Kaltura + card (co-financed by the employee)
• Additional 2 days off
• Language learning platform

Salary & Compensation Details

Job location: Poland, Warsaw
Work mode: hybrid (2 days/week working from the office)
Pay range: 7 342-13 625 zł/monthly
Variable compensation: Annual performance-based bonus of 10%; Employee share program.
Pay frequency: monthly
Expected weekly working hours: 40h
Contract type: fixed-term employment contract