Financial Controls Senior Specialist

Location: Kraków

We work: Hybrid (3 days from office per week)

Type of contract:: Full-time| 12-month employment contract with the possibility of extension.

Recruitment process: online 

About your future employer:

Our Client, a fast-growing fintech company within a global financial group, is currently seeking a Financial Controls Senior Specialist to join their expanding Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work in an international environment and play a key part in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement across global operations.

Financial Controls Senior Specialist

As a Financial Controls Senior Specialist, you will be responsible for end-to-end finance control processes within your scope, ensuring that global and local accounting standards and policies are executed efficiently and accurately. You will work closely with senior members of the finance department across local and overseas offices, helping to enhance financial procedures and streamline processes.

Here are some of the things you can look forward to:

• Design, implement, and maintain financial controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across multiple entities.

• Perform controls testing, monitor control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Group policies, and regulatory requirements, implementing necessary adjustments where needed.

• Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits, prepare audit documentation, and track remediation of findings.

• Provide technical accounting and control support to ensure accurate and compliant reporting.

• Review and challenge accounting entries, ensuring appropriate authorization and supporting documentation.

• Maintain a robust control environment, including balance sheet reconciliations and key financial controls.

• Oversee monthly financial results and group reporting for assigned entities.

• Lead and contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Treasury, Tax, Finance Operations, Risk, Compliance) and external stakeholders (auditors, regulators).

• Prepare and maintain process and control documentation within your area of responsibility.

• Support remediation projects and respond to internal and external audit or regulatory requests.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, controls, and/or audit (GL/RtR, internal controls, or external/internal audit).

• University degree in Finance or Accounting; professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, or CPA (or progress toward them) are an asset.

• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, control design, and testing methodologies.

• Hands-on experience coordinating internal or external audits.

• Solid knowledge of IFRS, regulatory frameworks, and financial reporting requirements.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify control gaps and propose practical solutions.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – able to explain financial and control concepts clearly to non-finance teams.

• High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to work independently.

• Experience in international organizations or regulated financial institutions will be an advantage.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) for control automation or reporting is a plus.

• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Our Client has a lot to offer:

• Opportunity for professional development in an international environment and for increasing your abilities and skills in various areas;

• Great atmosphere and comfortable working conditions;

• Stable job and cooperation with friendly and high qualified team;

• Hybrid model of work, flexible working hours;

• Workation - for 20 days, you can work from anywhere in the world;

• 3 additional days off for celebrate your birthday and voluntary work; 

• Office located near city centre;

• Modern working environment (agile spaces, private quiet rooms and breakout areas);

• Competitive salary; 

• Annual and performance-related bonuses;

• Private medical cover for you and your family;

• Multikafeteria system;

• Life insurance;

• Unlimited access to learning platform; 

• High-standard IT equipment;

• Free parking; 

• Annual parties  and other social events.

Recruitment proces:

• Short interview with Antal Consultant

• F2F meeting with Hiring Manager

• Tems meeting with Manager of Internal Controls team 

• Employment

Why apply for an Antal job offer?

When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.

About Antal

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

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