Senior Financial Reporting Accountant with German

Smith & Nephew plc; Wrocław; Híbrido; PLN 152 000 - 227 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Share options (Save As You Earn)

Private health and dental plans

Flexible vacation and holidays

Hybrid working model

Language class subsidies

Resumo da oferta

Smith+Nephew in Wroclaw is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant with German to own complex accounting and reporting for the German business. You will partner with stakeholders across finance, operations, and compliance from a central hub in Poland.

You will manage month-end closes, GL, VAT and Intrastat submissions, and coordinate audits while ensuring governance. Hybrid work options, a competitive bonus framework, and broad development opportunities are offered.

Qualificações

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Strong experience in General Ledger accounting, month end close and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating external audits and statutory reporting with public authorities.

Responsabilidades

• Manage General Ledger activities, month-end close, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support VAT, EC Sales List and Intrastat reporting.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting and invoicing with internal teams.
• Assist accounts payable activities and maintain governance standards.
• Coordinate audit activities with external auditors and authorities.
• Support fixed assets, payroll-related accounting and cash flow forecasting.

Conhecimentos

Fluent English

German

Formação académica

Accounting/Finance/Economics degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant with German### Senior Financial Reporting Accountant with GermanApply: POL - Wroclaw: Full time: Posted Today: R92912**Life. Unlimited.** At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Smith+Nephew is hiring **Senior Financial Reporting Accountant with German.****(fix-term contract 18 months)** Are you an experienced finance professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of complex accounting and reporting activities within a global organisation? As a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant with German, you will play a critical role in supporting our German business, partnering with stakeholders across finance, operations, audit and compliance. Based in Wrocław, this position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of accounting, statutory reporting and regulatory matters while helping to drive financial excellence and continuous improvement. ## What will you be doing? As a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance across a range of accounting activities supporting Germany. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, shared service teams, external auditors and regulatory bodies, acting as a trusted finance partner and subject matter expert.Your responsibilities will include:* 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.* Providing day to day finance support to employees and business stakeholders, helping to resolve complex accounting and reporting matters. ## What will you need to be successful? Success in this role comes from combining strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable navigating complex financial topics while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.* 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.* Ability to work autonomously, challenge the status quo and apply sound judgement to resolve complex issues. **The anticipated base compensation range for this position is PLN 151,500 - PLN 227,250 annually.****The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on objective, job related factors including (but not limited to) relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, scope and responsibilities of the role, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. Compensation decisions are made using consistent and gender neutral criteria, in line with applicable pay transparency laws. This role has been evaluated within our internal job architecture and mapped to a defined pay band to ensure consistency and fairness.****You. Unlimited.**We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.**Inclusion & Belonging:** Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website**Your Future:** Generous annual bonus, life insurance, Save As You Earn share options.**Work/Life Balance:** Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!**Your Wellbeing:** Private Health and Dental plans, multisport card/my benefit platform and much more.**Flexibility:** Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).**Training:** Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies#LI-KW2#LI-HYBRID