Senior Accountant

Michael Page; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page seeks an experienced General Ledger Accountant in Warsaw to take ownership of full-cycle GL activities and drive accurate month-end close. You will reconcile ledgers, prepare journals, and ensure compliance with Polish GAAP and IFRS, while coordinating with auditors and business stakeholders.

The role requires Polish fluency and English at B2 or higher, with a strong eye for detail and the ability to work under strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-cycle accounting or General Ledger accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Polish GAAP and understanding of IFRS.
• Experience preparing financial statements under Polish GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Strong experience in balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Practical knowledge of VAT and CIT.
• Practical knowledge of deferred tax.
• Experience with JPK and KSeF.
• Ability to work with auditors and finance leadership.
• Polish fluency and English at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of full-cycle / General Ledger accounting activities.
• Manage and reconcile General Ledger accounts.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review entries including accruals, provisions, depreciation, prepayments, deferrals, and reclassifications.
• Prepare, review, and analyse balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor working capital and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare financial statements under Polish GAAP and IFRS as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with Polish tax and reporting requirements (VAT, CIT, JPK, KSeF).
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support accounting audits.
• Collaborate with Finance Director and Business stakeholders on financial matters.

Skills

GL accounting

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Auditors liaison

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Independence

Job description

International medical device manufacturing company

Description

• Take ownership of full-cycle / General Ledger (GL) accounting activities.
• Manage and reconcile General Ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Lead and perform month-end and year-end closing activities in line with reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and review accounting entries, including accruals, provisions, depreciation, prepayments, deferrals, reclassifications, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare, review, and analyse balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring the integrity of balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor and support working capital management, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and support the preparation of financial statements under Polish GAAP and IFRS, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with Polish tax and reporting requirements, including VAT, CIT, JPK, and KSeF.
• Apply practical knowledge of CIT and deferred tax, including accounting treatment and reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial statements, tax filings, and audits.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors, coordinating requests and providing explanations and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with the Finance Director on accounting, reporting, closing, and financial matters.
• Partner with Business stakeholders to understand transactions and ensure their correct accounting and financial treatment.
• Investigate accounting issues, identify root causes, and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting, reporting, and closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, Polish GAAP, IFRS, and applicable legal requirements.
• Proactively identify accounting and reporting risks and ensure they are addressed in a timely manner.

Profile

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-cycle accounting or General Ledger accounting.
• Strong practical knowledge of GL processes and month-end/year-end closing.
• Strong knowledge of Polish GAAP and good practical understanding of IFRS.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements under Polish GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Strong experience in balance sheet reconciliations and balance sheet account analysis.
• Practical knowledge of VAT and CIT.
• Practical knowledge of deferred tax.
• Experience with JPK and KSeF.
• Strong understanding of accounting for accruals, provisions, depreciation, prepayments, deferrals, and reclassifications.
• Previous experience working with external and/or internal auditors, including preparation of audit documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with Finance leadership and Business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and proactively resolve issues.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Polish fluency
• English at B2 level or higher.
• Strong knowledge of Polish accounting and tax regulations.