Senior Accounting & Compliance Leader

astara; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

astara in Warsaw seeks a senior accountant to maintain accounting records, prepare financial statements, and ensure tax compliance across VAT, CIT, and other duties. The role emphasizes timely closings, audits, and accurate reporting.

The candidate should hold a Master’s in accounting or related field, have at least five years of experience, advanced English, and SAP proficiency to support regulatory compliance and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• Advanced English language proficiency.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or Independent Accountant.
• Practical knowledge of VAT and CIT regulations and the Accounting Act.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, supervising, and ensuring the maintenance of the Company's accounting records in compliance with accounting and tax regulations.
• Preparing, updating, and submitting for approval all instructions, documents, and processes necessary for proper bookkeeping and legal compliance.
• Performing formal, legal, and accounting verification of accounting documents and other documents with financial implications.
• Preparing complete financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement, statement of changes in equity, and notes to the financial statements) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitoring changes in tax legislation and adapting accounting policies accordingly.
• Maintaining tax documentation (VAT, CIT, Excise Duty, WHT).
• Preparing tax calculations and tax returns and submitting them within statutory deadlines.
• Recording and reconciling tax settlements.
• Ensuring cooperation with Tax Offices, Customs Authorities, and other institutions, as well as maintaining documentation related to proceedings and audits.
• Organizing audits, cooperating with external auditors, and preparing financial statements.
• Organizing and ensuring the proper collection, use, storage, archiving, and accessibility of accounting records and supporting documents.
• Ensuring timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Preparing timely and materially accurate financial reports and statements.

Skills

Advanced English

Advanced computer skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Taxation, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

astara in Warsaw seeks a senior accountant to maintain accounting records, prepare financial statements, and ensure tax compliance across VAT, CIT, and other duties. The role emphasizes timely closings, audits, and accurate reporting.

The candidate should hold a Master’s in accounting or related field, have at least five years of experience, advanced English, and SAP proficiency to support regulatory compliance and financial integrity.