GL accountant

Alcon; Województwo mazowieckie; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language allowance

Private medical care

Group insurance

Lunch card

Transportation allowance

Pension plan

Multisport/cultural card

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a GL Accountant (Sr. Associate I, Accounting & Reporting) in Warsaw to apply accounting principles, analyze financial information and prepare robust reports. You will work with local and regional teams to ensure timely closure and accurate ledgers.

The role emphasizes IFRS/AMA compliance, journal entries, and balance sheet analyses, with a hybrid work setup and a comprehensive benefits package. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent experience.
• About 2 years of GL experience, SAP.
• Experience with shared services is preferred.
• Very good command of English.
• Ability to apply accounting practices.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Continuous process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive accurate accounting and financial reporting within prescribed deadlines.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet analyses and reconciliations.
• Prepare timely journal entries.
• Ensure revenue recognition complies with IFRS/AMA requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance colleagues and Regional Financial Reporting and Accounting.
• Understand GL impacts of inter-department transactions.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Accounting practices

Shared services experience

SAP

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Attractive compensation package (including bonus scheme) + language allowance

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

Role of the GL accountant (Sr. Associate I, Accounting & Reporting)

The GL Accountant's primary responsibility is to apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Responsible for accounting requirements for assigned areas to be completed timely and accurately. Perform the respective analysis and follow up with the countries on issues, items to be resolved in relation with the General Ledger accounting.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Drives proactively with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting is accomplished within prescribed deadlines and in accordance with IFRS / Alcon Manual of Accounting (AMA) and local legal requirements
• Prepare accurate and robust monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations, including analyses for balance sheet reviews
• Prepare accurate journal entries in a timely manner
• Ensure the revenue recognition is in accordance with the IFRS / AMA requirements
• Collaborate proactively with key stakeholders, including Finance colleagues and Regional Financial Reporting and Accounting. Communication with these stakeholders is appropriate and timely when questions regarding accounting/reporting matters arise.
• Understand impacts to the general ledger for assigned areas due to other intra- and inter-departmental transactions and activity from other functional departments

What you’ll bring to Alcon

• Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent experience
• About 2 years of relevant experience in GL area, SAP
• Experience working with shared services is preferred
• Very good command of English
• Ability to apply accounting practices
• Very good analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in strict deadlines
• Positive attitude with a focus on continuous process improvement

What we can offer you

• Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues from all over the world
• Attractive benefits package (private medical care, group insurance, lunch card, transportation allowance, pension plan, Multisport/cultural card, Alcon products for you and your significant other)
• Attractive compensation package (including bonus scheme) + language allowance
• Employment contract, full-time position
• Hybrid work possibilities (3/2/weekly)
• Modern office with many facilities inside located at NewCity building, 15 Marynarska Street, Warsaw

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