Senior Accountant (independent role)
Core
Own the full accounting function for a Polish entity of an international food retail brand, ensuring compliance, developing processes, and supporting financial management for a multi-location operation.
Role type
Senior independent accountant (retail)
Builds
Statutory financial statements, group reporting, and scalable accounting processes for a growing retail network.
Domain
Retail / Food service / Multi-site operations
Required skills
End-to-end accounting, Polish tax compliance (VAT, CIT, JPK, KSeF), AP/AR management, inventory control, payroll accounting, ERP proficiency, advanced Excel
Preferred skills
ACCA/CIMA/KIBR qualifications, experience in retail/food service/hospitality, setting up accounting processes in new markets
Technologies
Comarch, Excel
Responsibilities
Manage general ledger, month-end/year-end closing, and reconciliations; Prepare statutory financial statements and support group reporting; Ensure tax compliance (VAT, CIT, WHT, JPK_V7, KSeF); Manage AP/AR, cash, fixed assets, and inventory; Reconcile POS sales and monitor financial performance; Coordinate payroll accounting; Develop internal controls and reporting tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC