Chief Accountant (fm)

As Chief Accountant you will support the Director of Finance and Business Support in maintaining the highest standards of financial governance accuracy and compliance.

• You will oversee the daily operations of the Accounting Department coordinate statutory and tax reporting manage month-end and year-end closing and maintain effective internal controls. You will also create a collaborative environment in which colleagues feel trusted supported and inspired to grow.
• Your key responsibilities
• Lead motivate and develop the Accounting Team fostering collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Accounting Department ensuring an accurate and efficient workflow.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes in line with the agreed timetable.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and month-end Profit and Loss reports.
• Oversee VAT CIT and withholding tax settlements as well as JPKCIT and KSeF compliance.
• Ensure the timely preparation submission and payment of statutory declarations taxes and public-law liabilities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations accruals prepayments accounting provisions payroll postings and fixed asset records.
• Review and approve accounting transactions journal entries supplier invoices credit notes and payments.
• Investigate financial variances and ensure that any identified issues are resolved promptly.
• Coordinate documentation and activities related to internal and external audits.
• Maintain appropriate segregation of duties and a robust internal control environment.
• Liaise with tax authorities external auditors banks and other key partners.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the hotels accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with Polish accounting regulations tax legislation and Company policies.

Qualifications :

• A university degree in Accounting Finance Economics or a related discipline.
• Significant professional accounting experience including experience in a senior or team leadership position.
• Excellent knowledge of Polish accounting and tax regulations particularly VAT CIT withholding tax JPKCIT and KSeF.
• Practical experience in statutory reporting and managing month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Experience working with external auditors tax authorities and banks.
• A strong understanding of internal controls financial compliance and segregation of duties.
• Proven ability to lead coach and develop an accounting team.
• Excellent analytical organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Professional proficiency in Polish and English.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time