Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - German

Smith & Nephew; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 152,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Model

Life Insurance

Private Health and Dental plans

Bonus program

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew, based in Wrocław, seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to own complex accounting and reporting for Germany. You will partner with stakeholders across finance, operations, audit and compliance, driving accuracy and continuous improvement in financial governance.

Requirements include a degree in accounting/finance, strong GL and month-end close experience, and fluency in English and German. The role offers hybrid work and a base salary range disclosed by the employer.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Strong experience in General Ledger accounting, month end close activities and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting external audits, statutory reporting and interactions with public authorities or regulatory bodies.
• Fluent English and German, with excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing General Ledger activities, month end close processes, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Supporting statutory and tax reporting requirements, including VAT, EC Sales List and Intrastat submissions.
• Performing intercompany accounting and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Supporting accounts payable activities and maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and governance.
• Coordinating audit activities and acting as a key point of contact for external auditors, German public authorities and regulatory stakeholders.
• Supporting fixed assets accounting, payroll related accounting activities and cash flow forecasting processes.
• Maintaining accounting master data and contributing to compliance, process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent German

General Ledger

Month end close

Financial reporting

Intercompany accounting

Tax reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting/Finance/Economics degree

Job description

Smith+ Nephew, based in Wrocław, seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to own complex accounting and reporting for Germany. You will partner with stakeholders across finance, operations, audit and compliance, driving accuracy and continuous improvement in financial governance.

Requirements include a degree in accounting/finance, strong GL and month-end close experience, and fluency in English and German. The role offers hybrid work and a base salary range disclosed by the employer.