Senior Financial Accounting Leader – IFRS & Regulatory Reporting

This position is for a major player in the financial services industry based in Krakow, focusing on financial reporting and accounting processes.

• CA or MBA with 10+ years of relevant experience in financial services or similar industries.
• Proven expertise in ledger close, IFRS, Finrep, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, Local GAAP, and financial statement closure procedures.
• High proficiency in accounting principles, risk management, and controls.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Project management skills with experience in PowerPoint and presentation delivery.

Nice to have:

• Experience with FTP, Saracen, and Tableau.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance reviews.
• Statutory reporting experience.

• Lead and manage the end-to-end period close process, including Saracen reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and substantiation.
• Oversee and improve financial statement closure procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Drive strategic and tactical transformation initiatives within the financial reporting processes.
• Ensure effective assurance, balance sheet substantiation, and adherence to financial control standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews.
• Conduct assurance and compliance reviews, including SOX-related assessments.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across financial reporting and control teams.
• Support process optimization through new technology and best practices.

Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.