Senior Accountant

SOMA GmbH; Świdnik; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced accountant to manage accounting for two manufacturing plants. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in a similar role and must be fluent in Polish and proficient in English. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with Polish tax laws and participating in financial audits. The role is located in Świdnik, Poland, and offers opportunities for growth as the company expands operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role as independent accountant.
• Experience in preparing full financial statements for large entities.
• Independence in task execution and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full accounting for two manufacturing companies.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and implement them.

Skills

Very good knowledge of Polish tax regulations

Experience in preparing JPK-VAT declarations

Fluent Polish

English at a minimum B2 level

Analytical thinking

Independence in task execution

Team player

Education

University degree in Economics or related fields

Tools

ERP systems (preferably SAP)

Job description

KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German company that develops market-leading solutions for the solar and automotive industries. The company was established in 1912 and employs about 20 000 people at 47 locations in 22 countries.

KOSTAL Automotive specializes in the development and production of advanced electronic, electromechanical, and mechatronic components for the automotive industry.

As part of our growth strategy, we are building a new manufacturing plant with increased production capacity.

This facility focuses on the efficient generation, use, and storage of energy, with the goal of expanding our operations and promoting the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies with a lower environmental impact.

• Together with the Chief Accountant, maintain full accounting for two manufacturing companies in compliance with applicable regulations (Polish Accounting Act) and the requirements of the Group (German HGB standards).
• Responsibility for selected areas of accounting, in particular:
  • Fixed assets and intangible assets
  • Foreign exchange differences
  • Cash pooling, intra-group netting
  • Withholding tax (WHT)
  • Accruals, reserves
  • Payroll and employee benefits postings
  • Settlement and posting of business trips
  • Other employee settlements
  • Reconciliation of intercompany balances within the Group
  • Support in the sales invoicing process, issuing invoice corrections, self-billing processes with suppliers and customers
• Analysis of transactions on general ledger and subledger accounts (receivables and payables), responsibility for account balance accuracy, clearing open items.
• Participation in monthly, quarterly, and annual closings according to Group and local requirements (Polish Accounting Act, tax regulations).
• Active involvement in the preparation of financial reports (monthly and annual) and participation in financial statement audits.
• Provide expert support to local accounting team members and foreign SSC (Shared Services Center) regarding local tax and accounting requirements, respond to accounting and tax inquiries, and prepare process instructions (including for other departments like purchasing, logistics, sales).
• Active involvement in various finance, accounting, and tax projects, such as:
  • Implementation of KSeF (National e-Invoicing System), JPK-CIT (Standard Audit File for CIT)
  • New or modified SAP processes (in cooperation with the Group IT department)
  • Financial process optimization
  • Enhancing and controlling the electronic document workflow system (ReadSoft)
  • Participation in other Group-wide projects
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and implement them in accounting processes, liaise with tax advisors for expert opinions.
• Assist in preparing transfer pricing documentation in cooperation with the Group and external advisors.
• Review transactions for compliance with VAT and CIT regulations (including international trade: intra-community supplies/acquisitions, import/export, VAT application and reverse charge rules).
• Prepare accurate VAT registers and declarations (JPK-VAT files) and EU VAT reports; submit corrections as needed.
• Calculate current and deferred corporate income tax (CIT), prepare CIT, WHT, and other required tax returns.
• Prepare reports for the National Bank of Poland (NBP) and the Central Statistical Office (GUS).
• Work closely with and support the Chief Accountant in daily duties.
• Contact tax authorities regarding current matters (especially VAT and EU VAT transactions) and during tax audits or inquiries.
• Work in an international environment within a corporate group using English on a daily basis.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role as independent accountant, accounting team leader, or deputy chief accountant in a large manufacturing company (turnover above 50 million PLN), covering various areas of accounting.
• Very good knowledge of Polish tax regulations (VAT, CIT) and the Polish Accounting Act.
• Experience in independently preparing JPK-VAT declarations and calculating CIT.
• Experience in preparing full financial statements for large entities and participating in audits.
• Fluent Polish – mandatory.
• English at a minimum B2 level – mandatory (for communication in an international work environment).
• University degree in Economics or related fields.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Willingness to work in a fast-growing organization (production launch in Poland in 2024), including process creation and implementation.
• Independence in task execution, excellent work organization, analytical thinking, and ability to find solutions independently.
• Team player with the ability to support colleagues.