Global Accounting CoE Accountant | R2R Specialist

Avon; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness resources

Work-life balance

Job summary

Avon is seeking a General Accounting CoE Accountant to join its Centre of Excellence. You will support accurate record-to-report processes across Avon markets, maintain accounting records, and contribute to month-end close while ensuring compliance and controls.

You will work with finance teams across markets, handling journal entries, reconciliations, and provisions, and supporting process improvements in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification or certification is an advantage
• At least 2 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably within a multinational organisation
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and Record-to-Report processes
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities
• Good knowledge of fixed assets, leases, provisions, and balance sheet accounting
• Experience working with accounting and financial systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work

Responsibilities

• Performing accounting activities in line with standard operating procedures and corporate requirements
• Maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date accounting records for assigned Avon markets
• Supporting the month-end close process and ensuring actual financial results are delivered on time and to the required quality standards
• Preparing and posting journal entries related to fixed assets, leases, payroll, prepayments, inventories, and other accounting transactions
• Managing and calculating provisions and accruals, including obsolescence reserves, accounts receivable reserves, royalties, bonuses, pension plans, and other finance-related provisions
• Performing Chart of Accounts (CoA) maintenance activities
• Preparing and posting CAPEX reclassification journals
• Managing and clearing balance sheet accounts and clearing accounts across multiple entities where required
• Preparing balance sheet account reconciliations and investigating reconciling items following month-end close
• Reviewing reconciliations completed by outsourced service providers and ensuring quality and accuracy
• Preparing data and inputs for corporate reporting webforms
• Analysing financial results and preparing commentary to support Controlling CoEs and FP&A teams
• Executing and documenting internal controls related to accounting transactions and financial reporting
• Collaborating with Centre of Excellence teams, shared services, market finance teams, controllers, tax specialists, and internal control teams to ensure effective process execution

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Leadership potential

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor or equivalent in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Advanced Excel

Job description

Avon is seeking a General Accounting CoE Accountant to join its Centre of Excellence. You will support accurate record-to-report processes across Avon markets, maintain accounting records, and contribute to month-end close while ensuring compliance and controls.

You will work with finance teams across markets, handling journal entries, reconciliations, and provisions, and supporting process improvements in a dynamic international environment.