FINANCE & ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST ( fixed-term contract)
Fa-Etuy-Saasfaeuraprod1 Cx · Gdansk, Poland
We are looking for an experienced Finance & Accounting Specialist to strengthen our Local Finance team during a major finance transformation and SAP S/4HANA implementation. The role combines strong accounting, statutory and tax expertise with active participation in system and process change. You will work closely with Local Finance colleagues, Business Administration, Corporate Finance, project teams and other stakeholders across Area North.
This is a role for an experienced finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership, applying professional judgement and solving complex Finance & Accounting topics independently.
• Take ownership of complex financial accounting matters, including General Ledger, reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing and financial reporting.
• Support preparation and review of statutory financial statements and local regulatory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and tax requirements, including VAT, CIT, WHT and other statutory obligations, in cooperation with internal and external specialists where required.
• Support internal and external audits and cooperate with auditors, tax advisers, authorities and other external stakeholders.
• Participate actively in the SAP S/4HANA implementation, including process analysis, testing, validation, issue resolution, implementation readiness, cutover and post-go-live support.
• Translate accounting, statutory and business requirements into practical process and system requirements.
• Identify accounting, process and control risks and drive issues through to resolution.
• Contribute to standardisation, simplification, automation and continuous improvement of Finance & Accounting processes.
• Provide analytical and controlling support where required, including variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting and management information.
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and other Finance & Accounting activities where required by the local operating model or project priorities.
• Share knowledge and provide professional guidance to colleagues on accounting, statutory, tax and finance-process matters.
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Several years of substantial professional experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting or a comparable Local Finance role within an international environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of Polish accounting regulations and taxation, including VAT and corporate income tax.
• Solid experience with month-end and year-end closing, financial statements, reconciliations and audit support.
• Strong professional judgement and ability to independently assess complex accounting matters, make well-supported decisions and drive topics to resolution.
• Previous hands-on involvement in an ERP implementation, finance-system upgrade, migration or significant finance-transformation project.
• Practical experience with SAP or another major ERP environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively across functions and countries.
• Fluent written and spoken English
It would be an advantage if you also bring
• Professional accounting, audit or tax qualifications.
• Experience as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Specialist, Chief Accountant, Finance Manager or in a comparable role.
• Experience working with several legal entities or within an international group.
• Experience with process design, testing, UAT, system migration or post-go-live stabilisation.
• Broader exposure to controlling, AP/AR, cash-flow management or management reporting.