Senior Financial Accountant

Instant Impact; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Instant Impact partners with a leading global financial services client to hire a Senior Financial Accountant in Poland. You will oversee IFRS‑compliant statutory accounts and lead the full annual audit.

You will manage financial reporting, provide insights to senior stakeholders, and drive improvements in controls, processes and automation across IT interfaces.

The role suits qualified accountants with IFRS, strong statutory reporting, and multi‑jurisdiction experience, ideally with Oracle.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience in financial services or legal sectors, multi-jurisdictional is preferred.
• Strong IFRS expertise and statutory reporting experience.
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex financial statements.
• Experience with Oracle is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IFRS-compliant statutory accounts and lead the full annual audit process.
• Manage and improve the financial reporting function including management accounts and budgeting.
• Prepare periodic variance analyses and present insights to senior management.
• Maintain robust financial controls: journals, reconciliations, revenue recognition and cost allocations.
• Oversee chart of accounts, reporting structures and internal templates.
• Manage day-to-day cash flow, intercompany balances and supplier payments.
• Drive system, process and control improvements with IT collaboration.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

IFRS knowledge

Statutory reporting

Financial analysis

Multi-jurisdiction

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant

Department: Client Role

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Poland, PL

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.

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a critical role in managing core financial operations, ensuring the accuracy of reporting and supporting strategic initiatives. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and provide robust financial insight that drives business performance.

• Oversee the preparation of IFRS‑compliant statutory accounts and lead the full annual audit process.
• Manage and continuously improve the financial reporting function, ensuring timely delivery of management accounts, regulatory reporting, board packs and budgets.
• Prepare periodic variance analysis and present key financial insights to senior management.
• Maintain robust financial controls, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, revenue recognition and cost allocations.
• Oversee and maintain the chart of accounts, reporting structures and internal financial templates.
• Manage day‑to‑day cash flow, intercompany balances and supplier payment processes.
• Drive system, process and control improvements, collaborating with IT on automation and risk‑mitigation initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Able to demonstrate ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Proven experience within the financial services or legal industry, ideally in a multi‑jurisdictional or professional services environment.
• Strong technical grounding in IFRS with demonstrable statutory reporting experience.
• Solid technical accounting expertise with the ability to interpret and analyse complex financial statements.
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle would be highly advantageous.