Statutory Reporting Controller

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Our client, an international biopharmaceutical company based in Cracow is looking for a Statutory Reporting Controller.

The main purpose of this role is responsiblility for planning, coordinating, and executing local statutory accounting and reporting processes for the assigned countries in EMEA region.

Requirements

• A driven, energetic person with very strong accounting expertise, able to act as focal point between different stakeholders, multitask and meet fixed deadlines.
• Master’s Degree in Finance and/or Accounting.
• Hands-on accounting experience (+5 years in an international environment, pharma sector is a plus).
• Experience in managing full local statutory compliance process for selected European countries.
• ACCA qualification or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong computer skills, particular experience with Excel and SAP
• Professional proficiency of English, any other language would be an asset.
• Critical mindset to be able to challenge tools and processes in use while promoting business development.
• Ability to multitask and deal with time constraints while effectively managing deadlines.
• A sound business sense with excellent numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and at stakeholders’ side.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and drive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the statutory filing in line with Local GAAP requirements, including all notes and disclosures.
• Reconciliation between local GAAP and US GAAP: validating that all documents have been posted to local ledgers.
• Local GAAP Account reconciliations.
• Coordination of calendar with external auditors, tax department and service providers
• External Audit support, liaison with external auditors, actuaries, etc.
• Manage the Statutory calendar.
• Support the process of local tax provision calculation and income tax return.
• Interpretation and roll out of local accounting policy/standards.
• Perform the local GAAP accounting close per year end.
• Direct liaison with external auditors, actuaries, tax &, legal organization, etc.
• Coordinate deliverables for external audit.
• Manage the Statutory calendar with external auditors, tax department and service providers.
• Support the process of local tax provision calculation and income tax return.
• Miscellaneous reporting filings (e.g., statistical reporting).
• Constantly look for improvement opportunities and drive implementation (compliance, quality, and process efficiency).

The offer

• Friendly organizational culture.
• Training opportunities and professional development.
• Tuition Assistance Program - Co-financing of a selected form of improving qualifications by the employee (e.g. postgraduate studies)
• Flexible working hours and additional day off
• Charity initiatives icl. Week of possibilities - days of employee volunteering
• Extensive benefits package (Multisport, private medical care and life insurance for you and your family)
• Commuting allowance
• Attractive annual bonus
• Employee referral program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Company Social Benefits Fund (co-funding of cultural, educational and leisure activities, rehabilitation classes or psychological consultations for employees and their family).
• Wellness initiatives – global events promoting work-life balance, physical and mental wellbeing