German-Speaking Finance Controller – Warsaw (Onsite)

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 156,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Pension Plan (Pracownicze Plany Kapita

Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS)

Employee Assistance Program

Global Referral Program

Role Specific Benefits

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an Associate Finance Controller with German for its Global Service Centre in Warsaw. You will handle end-to-end accounting, ensure timely close, and support IFRS/German GAAP compliance in a multinational setting.

The role requires German language skills (B1/B2), a Finance/Accounting degree, and experience with SAP/S4HANA. Join a global team offering development and international exposure in Warsaw.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in accounting, ideally within a multinational organisation.
• End-to-end accounting and month-end close experience.
• Knowledge of German GAAP and IFRS.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• A recognised professional qualification such as CPA, CMA or equivalent, or an interest in working towards one.
• Experience using an ERP system, with SAP or S/4HANA experience particularly valuable.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• German language skills at approximately B1/B2 level or above, with the confidence to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Professional English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end accounting activities for assigned entities.
• Delivering accurate and timely month-end financial close requirements.
• Reviewing balance sheets and ensuring relevant accounts are properly substantiated.
• Investigating deviations and coordinating the appropriate corrective actions.
• Supporting financial statement analysis and reporting on operational results.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, German GAAP, statutory requirements and relevant financial controls.
• Supporting tax, audit and statutory reporting requirements within agreed deadlines.
• Coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Working with process owners to consolidate accounting and tax information.
• Supporting the RICC control framework and completing controls attestation.
• Responding promptly to finance-related enquiries and meeting agreed service levels.
• Identifying process or performance gaps and working with stakeholders to improve them.
• Supporting regional finance projects and other business requirements when needed.

Skills

German language skills (B1/B2)

IFRS knowledge

SAP/S4HANA experience

Microsoft Excel

English communication

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP system (SAP/S4HANA)

Job description

Maersk is seeking an Associate Finance Controller with German for its Global Service Centre in Warsaw. You will handle end-to-end accounting, ensure timely close, and support IFRS/German GAAP compliance in a multinational setting.

The role requires German language skills (B1/B2), a Finance/Accounting degree, and experience with SAP/S4HANA. Join a global team offering development and international exposure in Warsaw.