EMEA Senior Accountant, Tax & Compliance

Location: Kraków
Office attendance: 4 days per week in the office
About your future employer:

Our Client, a dynamic and fast-growing global company headquartered in the USA, is looking for an Accounting Lead – GL, Tax & Statutory Reporting to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes, work independently in a close-knit team, and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial operations. The company’s modern, comfortable office is located in the city centre and offers a range of employee amenities. The small team structure provides opportunities for close collaboration, professional growth and a real impact on how processes are developed and improved.

Accounting Lead – GL, Tax & Statutory Reporting

As part of a dynamic finance team, you will play a key role in managing accounting processes for European legal entities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced, international environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounting for European legal entities, with a focus on Poland and selected EU countries.
• Ensure compliance with Polish accounting, VAT, and CIT regulations, while supporting statutory requirements in other European markets.
• Prepare and review VAT and Corporate Income Tax returns.
• Coordinate external accounting firms, tax advisors, and auditors across multiple countries.
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Support statutory and group audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, and Treasury teams on cross-border accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (ACCA or equivalent qualification is an advantage).
• At least 7 years of accounting experience in a multi-entity and/or international environment.
• Strong knowledge of Polish statutory accounting, VAT, and Corporate Income Tax regulations.
• Familiarity with accounting requirements in at least one other European country (e.g. Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, or France).
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany accounting.
• Experience working with external accounting providers and auditors.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and well-organized, with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and AI solutions within Finance.

We offer:

• Opportunity for professional development in an international environment and for increasing your abilities and skills in various areas
• Atravtive salary and performance-related bonus
• Private medical cover
• Multikafeteria system including sports card
• Life insurance
• Daily lunch allowance
• Social Fund
• Great atmosphere and comfortable working conditions
• Stable job and cooperation with friendly and high qualified team
• Hybrid model of work, flexible working hours
• Office located near city centre
• Parking space available
• Casual dress code, drinks, coffee/tea, fruit, video games at work
• Inclusive & friendly culture – pets and children welcome
• Employee referral program
• Modern working environment (agile spaces, private quiet rooms and breakout areas)
  

Recruitment Process:

• Short interview with Antal Consultant
• Online with Hiring Manager
• F2F meeting with Director of the Department
• Employment