Senior Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant – based in Ożarów Mazowiecki (3 days on site by week at least)

What does a Senior Accountant do?

The Senior Accountant is part of a small general accounting retained team charged with ensuring that the EMEA financial statements and general ledgers are accurate and that our outsource partners are well trained and are operating effectively.

Why we need you?

• Preparation of VAT-7, VAT-UE returns, GUS and NBP reporting.
• Ensure that:
• The Polish financial statements and general ledgers are accurate and in compliance with Polish GAAP.
• The monthly management accounts are accurate and in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Financial statements, Corporate Income Tax returns and other financial schedules are submitted in compliance with company policies and in accordance with Corporate and external timelines.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to provide needed information when requested. Support Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) programs and procedures.
• Implement existing Internal Control procedures and Company policies in close relation with Regional Internal Control Manager and Internal Audit.
• Takes full ownership of a set of general ledger account reconciliations.
• Working with our outsource providers to ensure general ledger account reconciliations are complete and easily understood. Ensure reconciling items are well understood and are followed up and resolved timely.
• Provide ongoing training and support to outsource teams. Help the outsource team to fundamentally understand accounting concepts and Sealed Air policies. Provide accounting guidance on accruals, deferrals, prepayments and allocations. Ensure accurate SOP’s are maintained and well understood.
• Work with SEE business partners in support of outsource team and vice versa. Facilitate communication between teams. Follow up with business partners when necessary.
• Support the bank administration activities and liaise between the banks, Corporate Treasury, and our outsource teams.
• Promote continuous improvement efforts and process optimization. Role will participate in SAP system enhancements or selection. Role will also identify and help implement process improvements within SEE and the outsource teams.
• Participate in and help manage special projects as they arise.

Profile :

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar position, with background in regional role within a multinational organization,

• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial reporting,

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills,

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Polish / English)

• Proficient in local GAAP (Poland), IFRS, and knowledgeable about the SOX framework.