Chief Accountant 🚀

For one of our international clients, we are building an entirely new accounting services team in Kraków. We are looking for an experienced professional for the position of Chief Accountant (Główny Księgowy), who will help build and lead a small team from the ground up to serve a new, major client. This is a role with real prospects for rapid development – as the team grows, the natural next step will be to take on the function of General Ledger Manager.

Project Information:

• Project type: accounting

• Location: Kraków

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday (8 hours), hybrid 3+2 model

• Required English level: B2/C1

• Salary: PLN 15,000 – 20,000 gross

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination and supervision of a small accounting team (3 people: AP, AR, and GL with VAT responsibility)

• Providing substantive support to the team in all daily accounting processes (purchase and sales invoices, account reconciliations, inquiries to counterparties, general ledger postings, tax settlements)

• Full responsibility for month-end closing processes and ensuring timeliness and accuracy of reporting

• Acting as the main point of contact for the client and internal stakeholders regarding accounting matters

• Motivating, training, and developing team members

• Active participation in the migration project and implementation of accounting processes from the client to the Kraków centre

• Identifying and implementing improvements as well as standardizing processes

• Ensuring compliance with internal control policy, IFRS, and local tax regulations

We Expect:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the role of Chief Accountant or Independent Accountant with full responsibility for accounting

• Very good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS / MSSF)

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (experience in SSC/BPO also welcome)

• Documented experience in independently managing the full accounting cycle (ownership of GL, periodic closings, VAT and other tax settlements)

• Experience in managing or mentoring even a small team (a significant advantage)

• Practical knowledge in optimizing and standardizing accounting processes

• Fluent command of English (daily contact with international teams)

• Higher education in a relevant field (finance and accounting) and professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, certified auditor or equivalent – in progress or completed)

• Very good knowledge of MS Excel

• Experience working with SAP system (FI/CO modules)

We Offer:

• Participation in a strategic, long-term project from the very beginning

• A clear development path leading to a managerial role

• Benefits package (private medical care, sports card, insurance, bonuses)

• Annual bonus

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and scope of responsibilities