Accounting Team Leader m/f)

The person on this position will be responsible for Financial Statements preparation and for Statutory Reporting. This role is all about complexity of accounting across Europe. The right candidate for this position should have experience in working in the area of TAX, and be familiar with all accountancy processes within AP/AR/GL. Ideal candidate should have experience in cooperation with local and international auditors (Big4)

Client Details

As one of the world's largest providers of employee background check services, our client specializes in helping organizations of all sizes and locations efficiently implement, manage and control their background screening programs.

Description

• Preparation and coordination of monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities and prepares ad-hoc financial reports including local direct and indirect tax declarations in agreement with local tax advisers
• Statutory reporting
• Cooperation with local and international auditors for financial statement closing
• Maintains organized set of detailed records and files to document financial transactions (AP/AR/GL)
• Cooperation and Reporting directly to Finance Manager
• Ensure that changes in the VAT legislation are accordingly applied in accounting and financial systems
• Lead process standardization and continues improvement initiatives within tax processes to achieve best practices
• Review monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations for taxes
• Reviews General Ledger on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of posting
• Oversees the daily accounting activities required to maintain the company's GL. Supervises, directs, and reviews the work of the accounting staff
• Communicate regularly with all team members and provide reporting and tax updates
• Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes
• Preparation and review of monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations

Profile

• Min. 3 years' experience in Account Payables and General Ledger area
• University Degree with focus on Finance / Accounting
• Experience working for a large multi-national company would be an asset
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP (ERP), would be an asset
• Very Good proven knowledge of accounting principles (TAX)
• Very Good English both spoken and written
• Very good knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel)
• Experience of managing multi-currency General Ledger
• Experience of general accounting and month end close routines
• Experience of intercompany accounting
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills,
• Pay attention to details
• Appreciation for cultural diversity and nuance
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management using diplomacy, tact and discretion
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and manage own time effectively
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to function as a team player

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work in English language every day
• An excellent career path and the possibility of development - 1/3 of positions are occupied by internal recruitment - by means of promotion
• A learning environment in which we will teach you how to achieve success in your role, we provide training and implementation in new responsibilities
• Stable work with a contract for an indefinite period
• Attractive package of benefits - private medical care, Multisport / Edenred card, parking, life insurance, coupons for lunch, extended paid break during business hours (30 minutes)
• A recreation zone
• Interesting corporate events and social activities - we have our own football team!
• A chance to learn something new and start a career in a relaxed atmosphere

Please apply via the button on the right side of this job offer.

Job details

Location: Katowice
Contract type: Na czas nieokreślony

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