Senior Finance Professional | Group Accounting & Audit Coordination , A2R Group Accounting | Gdańsk

Are you ready to deepen your expertise in group accounting, complex consolidations, and global audit coordination? Would you like to influence key financial processes and collaborate with senior stakeholders on a group-wide scale? Then join the A2R Group Accounting team in Gdańsk – part of Arla Corporate Finance & GSS! 

About the job

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Financial Professional to join our Group Accounting team. This is a key role, responsible for coordinating the group audit process across the entire organization, acting as a vital link between internal stakeholders and external auditors. You will play a strategic part in defining and challenging the audit scope, streamlining audit processes, and driving continuous improvement.

In addition to audit coordination, you will contribute to the consolidation process and support various external reporting obligations, including statistical and regulatory reporting.

Specifically, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the annual group audit process across all entities
• Define, review, and challenge the audit scope in collaboration with external auditors and internal stakeholders
• Manage relationships with auditors, ensuring efficient communication and timely delivery of audit requirements
• Actively challenge audit requests to optimize effort and focus on critical areas
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes and implement best practices
• Support the monthly consolidation process by ensuring accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Collaborate with subsidiaries and finance teams to ensure reporting consistency and compliance with group policies
• Participate in preparation and submission of external reports, including statistical and regulatory reporting
• Ensure compliance with IFRS reporting standards as applicable
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Group Accounting and Reporting function
• Support special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting requests from senior management

Who are you?

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in audit, group accounting, or financial reporting, preferably in an international environment
• Strong understanding of consolidation, IFRS, and group audit processes
• Experience working with auditors and managing complex audit projects
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proactive and self-driven with the ability to challenge the status quo and influence stakeholders

Furthermore, you have

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent) preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of Analysis for Office as an advantage
• Fluency in English

What do we offer?

• Flexible working time (start your day of work between 7-9) and 50% home office work possibility
• Trainings with experts & professional induction in a new position
• Financial support of your education 
• Medical care & life insurance 
• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.
• Scandinavian working style & no dress code
• Home kit – monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, headsets, webcam
• Relocation allowance
• Referral program for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc. )
• Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups)
• Additional holiday depending on length of employment (up to 4 days)

… while in the office you can also use some of below: 

• Modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture (i.e. adjustable desks)
• Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing

Application and contact

For additional information, please contact Agata Woronkiewicz, A2R Group Accounting Manager at agwor@arlafoods.com.

Welcome to Global Shared Services in Gdansk

Arla is a global farmer-owned organization behind many well-known and well-loved brands. 

You will become a part of our Global Shared Services in Gdansk. You will join over 700 colleagues dedicated to supporting all of Arla. We currently have an IT Operations department and an IT Solutions department dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our Procurement, Finance and Logistics departments support a wide range of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales worldwide.  

We have a dedicated HR operations department that ensures the attraction, development and retention of the best talent around the world.  

Our newest department Member Relations supports our farmers in their everyday work. 

With over 15 years of existence in Gdansk, we offer you wealth of knowledge and the opportunity to participate in challenging and exciting innovation projects. As a part of the Arla organization, you will also enjoy a Scandinavian, collaborative work culture. 

Shape the Future of Dairy 

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future. 

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.