VP Finance Accounting Operations - IFRS Transformation Lead

Belvedere Recruitment; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Belvedere Recruitment is seeking a VP Financial Accounting Operations (HCIB) for Krakow, Poland. The role combines leadership of period-end close, Saracen and balance sheet reconciliation with IFRS and regulatory reporting oversight in a global banking context.

You will drive transformation across the accounting operations, supervise a high-performing team, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure robust financial controls in line with IFRS and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or MBA with 10+ years post-qualification experience.
• Extensive experience in financial services ledger close and reporting processes.
• Strong IFRS and local GAAP knowledge with regulatory reporting exposure.
• Proven experience interacting with internal and external auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to drive transformation in finance operations.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete period end close process.
• Oversee IFRS, FINREP, GSIB and CE reporting processes.
• Manage Saracen reporting and balance sheet reconciliation activities.
• Supervise and develop finance team members, monitoring performance.
• Engage with internal and external auditors during reviews.
• Drive strategic and tactical transformation initiatives within accounting operations.

Skills

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Risk & controls

Auditor liaison

SOX knowledge

Education

CA or MBA with 10+ years experience

Tools

Tableau

PowerPoint

FTP

Saracen

Job description

Belvedere Recruitment is seeking a VP Financial Accounting Operations (HCIB) for Krakow, Poland. The role combines leadership of period-end close, Saracen and balance sheet reconciliation with IFRS and regulatory reporting oversight in a global banking context.

You will drive transformation across the accounting operations, supervise a high-performing team, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure robust financial controls in line with IFRS and regulatory standards.