(Senior) Financial Accountant (m/f/d)

Amer Sports; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on products

Global collaboration across brands and

Opportunities across Amer Sports

Job summary

Amer Sports Kraków is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a hybrid role. You will support monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS and Austrian GAAP (UGB) reporting, perform reconciliations, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The position involves cross‑functional teamwork with Group Accounting, Tax, and the SSC, plus opportunities to drive process improvements. Key requirements include 3+ years of accounting experience, a university degree in a related field, strong Excel, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, or related area.
• Experience in an international organization or shared services is desirable.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfortable handling financial data.
• Experience with SAP and IFRS/UGB knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under IFRS and UGB.
• Perform account reconciliations and support period-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with group policies and statutory requirements.
• Analyze financial data and support variance investigations and reporting.
• Assist in maintaining high-quality accounting records and documentation.
• Support external reporting, including tax and transfer pricing documentation.
• Act as a contact for audits and contribute to internal controls improvements.
• Collaborate with Group Accounting, Tax, Business Controlling, HR, and SSC.

Skills

Advanced Excel

English proficiency

German language skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Willingness to travel

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Controlling

Tools

SAP

Job description

Employment contract | Hybrid work model | Kraków

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working close to the business, collaborating across international teams, and taking ownership beyond standard accounting activities?

What you will be doing

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Austrian GAAP (UGB).
• Perform account reconciliations and support period-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and local statutory requirements.
• Analyze financial data and support variance investigations and reporting activities.
• Assist in maintaining high-quality accounting records and documentation.

Compliance, Audit & Controls

• Support external reporting requirements, including tax reporting, statistical reporting, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external audits, statutory audits, and tax audits.
• Support SOX compliance activities and contribute to the continuous development of our Internal Control System (ICS).
• Help strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Group Accounting, Tax, Business Controlling, HR, and our international Finance Shared Service Center.
• Partner with stakeholders across functions to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Support international finance projects and global transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to finance process improvements and standardization efforts.

Business Support & Continuous Improvement

• Plan and monitor portfolio cost centers, including variance analysis and follow-up.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Gradually take ownership of additional legal entities and business areas.
• Support the implementation of new finance tools, processes, and reporting solutions.

What you need to succeed

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, or a related area.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Controlling, or a related field.
• Experience working in an international organization or a shared services environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience with SAP.
• Excellent written and spoken English and communicative German language skills.
• Knowledge of Austrian accounting regulations (UGB) and IFRS would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate results.
• Ability to work independently while building strong relationships across teams.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous learning and process improvement.

What's in it for you

At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
• Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
• We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
• Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
• Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.
• Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.

What to expect from the recruitment process

• CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
• Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
• Interviews: Usually 1–2 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
• Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.
• Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.