GL Team Leader

Cyclad; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a General Ledger Team Leader in Katowice. This leadership role involves overseeing GL activities, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP, and managing a team of specialists. Candidates should have a background in finance, a degree in a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in GL. Competitive benefits and a hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Stable employment

Professional development opportunities

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional background in GL.
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of General Ledger accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly closing processes.
• Approve journal entries and review reconciliations.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of IFRS

SAP proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Education

University degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a General Ledger Team Leader to oversee GL, Tax, Inventory, Fixed Assets and Treasury activities within our new SSC in Poland.

This role includes managing a team of 10-12 specialists, ensuring accurate reporting, strong compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and supporting the organization through a transition period focused on building consistent processes.

This is a key leadership position where you will help strengthen financial controls, stabilize operations and contribute to shaping a best-in-class finance function.

Project information

• Industry: Manufacturing
• Location: Katowice, hybrid working model (1 day remotely per week)
• Type of employment: long-term contract of employment

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of General Ledger accounting, including accruals, provisions, allocations and reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly closing processes across assigned entities
• Approve journal entries, review reconciliations and monitor the accuracy of financial records
• Oversee tax postings and VAT accounting activities
• Manage inventory valuation procedures and ensure accurate stock reconciliations
• Lead the administration of fixed assets, including register maintenance, depreciation and compliance with tagging policies
• Support treasury activities and maintain effective control over banking operations
• Contribute to process harmonization and continuous improvement initiatives within the SSC

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related field
• At least 5+ years of professional background in GL
• Experience leading and developing a finance team (3+ years of experience)
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP standards
• Hands-on experience with SAP tool
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English

Benefits

• Stable employment in a company with a strong market position
• Opportunities for professional development in an international environment
• Life insurance
• 1 day of HO per week & flexible working hours
• Opportunity to build and shape a finance team and drive impactful process improvements

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