Senior Accountant

Instant Impact; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Instant Impact is seeking a Senior Accountant to deliver high-quality financial reporting across alternative investment clients, including hedge funds and private equity structures. You will prepare and review financial statements, liaise with auditors, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes process improvement, reporting efficiency, and leveraging technology to enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in financial reporting, fund accounting or alternative investments.
• Strong financial statement preparation and review experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience managing external audit processes.
• Understanding of hedge funds, private equity or similar structures.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review annual and interim financial statements.
• Ensure reporting is compliant with US GAAP, IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Manage audit deliverables and coordinate with external auditors.
• Review working papers and schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Resolve accounting and financial reporting queries through technical analysis.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Support process improvement, automation and reporting efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting requests and project work.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial statement preparation

Stakeholder management

Audit liaison

Reporting automation / Power BI

Education

ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

We are currently representing a leading global Financial Services firm in the appointment of high-calibre professionals as part of a period of strategic growth and investment.

Our client operates at the intersection of corporate, fiduciary and regulatory services, partnering with private equity houses, investment managers and international financial institutions. Backed by long-term institutional investment and an established global brand, the firm is scaling its capabilities, technology and international footprint.

This is an opportunity to join a business that combines the agility of a growth platform with the credibility, client base and governance of a market leader.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of high-quality financial reporting services across a portfolio of alternative investment clients. Working closely with clients, auditors and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for the production and review of financial statements, supporting audit processes and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional with experience across hedge funds, private equity funds and other alternative investment structures to further develop their expertise within a collaborative and growing environment. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives and leverage technology to enhance reporting efficiency and client service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review annual and interim financial statements


• Ensure reporting is compliant with US GAAP, IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements


• Manage audit deliverables and act as a point of contact for external auditors


• Review working papers and reporting schedules for accuracy and completeness


• Resolve accounting and financial reporting queries through technical analysis


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders


• Monitor reporting deadlines and ensure timely delivery of outputs


• Support process improvement, automation and reporting efficiency initiatives


• Assist with ad hoc reporting requests and project work as required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification


• Experience within financial reporting, fund accounting or alternative investments


• Strong financial statement preparation and review experience


• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS


• Experience managing external audit processes


• Understanding of hedge funds, private equity, fund of funds or similar structures


• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability


• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Experience with reporting automation, Power BI or AI-enabled tools would be advantageous