GL Accounting Expert | Enterprise Managed Services

PwC South Africa; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible hours

Wellbeing program

Training & development

Mentoring

Volunteer hours

Birthday day off

Career paths

Job summary

PwC Poland's Finance Managed Services (FMS) team is expanding to support domestic and international clients with end-to-end General Ledger processes. You will oversee month-end close, perform reconciliations, and ensure IFRS/local GAAP compliance while mentoring junior staff.

We expect a 5+ year track record in GL accounting, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English. German is a plus. The role offers a hybrid work model, ongoing development, and a wide range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of General Ledger accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP.
• Advanced ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience with month-end/year-end closing and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.
• Professional English proficiency in a business setting.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end General Ledger accounting processes with complex entries.
• Overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving aged items.
• Acting as subject matter expert for GL accounting and guiding the team.
• Ensuring IFRS/local GAAP compliance and internal policies.
• Driving process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with auditors during audits.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting development.
• Participating in system implementations, migrations, or transitions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Proactive mindset

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description & Summary Finance Managed Services (FMS) in PwC Poland is rapidly expanding as part of the Managed Services Operations. You can play an important role in supporting and transforming the operations of our domestic and international Clients. We continuously enhance our operations by applying best practices, streamlining processes, and integrating cutting‑edge technological solutions for our customers. Join us in shaping and transforming operations for our domestic and international clients, as we delve into diverse, complex projects and collaborate closely with expert consulting teams to provide comprehensive finance services, including accounting and reporting, tax as well as financial planning & analysis, across various sectors in the region.

Responsibilities

• Managing end‑to‑end General Ledger accounting processes, including complex journal entries, accruals, provisions, and reclassifications
• Overseeing and ensuring the accuracy of month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities
• Performing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, including the resolution of complex or aged items
• Acting as a subject matter expert for GL accounting, providing guidance and technical support to the team and stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and internal policies
• Identifying opportunities for process optimization and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating with internal and external auditors during audit processes
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members in their professional development
• Participating in or leading projects related to system implementations, migrations, or process transitions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in General Ledger accounting
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Proven experience with month‑end/year‑end closing processes and complex reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders
• Professional working proficiency in English with proven ability to communicate effectively in a professional setting
• Proactive, detail‑oriented approach, and ability to work independently

Nice to have

• Professional working proficiency in German with proven ability to communicate effectively in a professional setting

Benefits

• Work flexibility - hybrid working model (2 days from the office)
• Flexible start of the day
• Workation
• Sabbatical leave
• Development and upskilling - our full support during onboarding process
• Mentoring from experienced colleagues
• Training sessions
• Workshops
• Certification co‑financed by PwC and conversations with native speaker
• Grow beyond Operations - Working at PwC provides you with extensive experience and well‑planned career paths tailored to your ambitions, which is supported by Internal Marketplace (e.g.:Internal recruitment, flexible career paths, reskilling programs, training sessions)
• Wide medical and wellbeing program - medical care package, coaching, mindfulness, psychological support, education through dedicated webinars and workshops, financial and legal counseling
• Possibility to create your individual benefits package (a.o. lunch pass, insurance packages, concierge, veterinary package for a pet, massages) and access to a cafeteria - vouchers, discounts on IT equipment and car purchase
• 3 paid hours for volunteering per month
• Additional paid Birthday Day off
• And when you start enjoying PwC as much as we do, you may recommend your friend to work with us

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.