Chief Accountant

Warsaw on site Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted May 12, 2026 Last posted May 12, 2026
Job description

Role Objective

This position will monitor and audit cost accounting transactions to ensure timely and accurate project cost reporting, monitor payables/receivables cycles to ensure smooth cash flow, control general accounting activities, and prepare financial reports.

 

Accountabilities

  • Legal and formal control of accounting documents and supervision of their circulation.
  • Responsibility for timeliness and maintaining accounting books.
  • Responsibility for the correct calculation and preparation of tax returns (VAT, CIT, etc.).
  • Preparing financial statements in accordance with the Polish Accounting Act.
  • Active shaping of accounting policy within the company.
  • Preparing reports and summaries for management needs.
  • Contact and cooperation with external institutions (US, ZUS, GUS, NBP).
  • Coordination of the process of preparing transfer pricing documentation.
  • Cooperation with external auditors and tax advisors.
  • Substantive and organizational supervision of the accounting department.

Job Related Competencies

    Educational Background

    Bachelor/TS degree in Accounting & Finance.

    Experience Required

    Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior accounting/finance position.

    Technical Competencies

    • Ability to manage the budget
    • Knowledge of financial/accounting management
    • Knowledge in the field of tax law
    • Innovation

    • Behavioral Competencies

      • Analytical skills
      • Numerical abilities
      • Scrupulousness
      • Interpersonal skills
      • Prioritizing
      • Flexibility
About this role

Summary

Oversee accounting transactions, financial reporting, tax compliance, and supervision of accounting department.

Job title

Chief Accountant

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Warsaw-based role, on-site work only.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accounting managementtax lawfinancial managementbudget managementauditing

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cost accountingtax lawfinancial reportingtransfer pricing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Warsaw, Poland

On-site City