Chief Accountant/Head of Accounting and Taxes
Chief Accountant/Head of Accounting and Taxes
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Founded in 2022 and with 1000 employees and counting Aira is driving the clean energy revolution by providing homes with modern clean energy-tech solutions such as solar power battery storage solutions and heat pumps. With a state-of-the-art production facility in Poland an HQ in Stockholm Sweden and hubs across the UK Germany and Italy Aira is well on track to install clean energy-tech into 5 million homes by 2034.
About the role:
As a Chief Accountant/Head of Accounting and Taxes you will play a critical role in establishing and leading the accounting function of our newly set-up manufacturing operation in Poland. Reporting directly to the Finance Director you will be responsible for building a reliable and compliant accounting organization supporting financial transparency and enabling efficient business operations.
You will help shape a high-performing purpose-driven team culture one that values ownership collaboration and continuous improvement. This role requires hands-on leadership and offers a rare opportunity to build and scale accounting processes from the ground up using MS Dynamics 365.
Your responsibilities:
- Build and lead the accounting function within the Polish entity of Aira
- Ensure timely and accurate statutory and group financial reporting in accordance with local and international standards
- Oversee general ledger fixed assets accounts payable/receivable tax compliance (VAT CIT)
- Coordinate monthly and year-end close processes reconciliations accruals and reporting packages
- Drive the development and documentation of accounting policies internal controls and process improvements
- Support ERP implementation and optimization (MS Dynamics 365) in close cooperation with global finance teams
- Collaborate with external auditors tax authorities and internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and compliance
- Coach and develop an accounting team committed to excellence accountability and team spirit
- Partner with the Finance Director and controlling team to support data-driven decision-making
What we expect:
- University degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role preferably in an international manufacturing environment
- In-depth knowledge of Polish accounting and tax regulations; IFRS knowledge is a plus
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably MS Dynamics 365)
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Proven experience in building or transforming accounting teams and processes
- Proactive structured and collaborative approach
- Very good command of English (minimum B2 level)
What we offer:
- Company car
- Two additional paid vacation days
- Private medical care (Medicover)
- Group life insurance (Uniqa)
- Meal subsidy (Smart Lunch program)
- Additional benefits under the Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFS)
- Flexible hybrid work model (depending on team needs)
- Opportunity to work with diverse international teams
- Participation in global process rollouts and the chance to directly contribute to Europes clean energy transition
Employment Type
Full Time
