Senior Statutory Accountant (HGB) - new GBS

Be one of the first finance professionals joining the new GBS in Wroclaw Have a direct impact on how future RTR operations are designed and implemented

About Our Client

The employer is a globally recognized consumer-oriented business behind some of the most engaging experiences enjoyed by customers of all ages around the world. The organization is building a new Global Business Services (GBS) hub in Wrocław, designed to become a strategic backbone for global operations.

Job Description

• Take ownership of end-to-end statutory accounting activities for a portfolio of sales entities located in Belgium and the Netherlands.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with local accounting requirements and internal group standards.
• Manage month-end close activities, including accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate posting and review of accounting transactions with particular focus on local compliance and tax-related matters.
• Oversee accounting processes related to accounts receivable, invoice processing, and outgoing payments.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other local stakeholders.
• Support statutory audit processes and coordinate the preparation of required documentation.
• Participate in reviewing accounting practices across different European markets to help define future GBS standards.
• Contribute to the development of internal controls and governance frameworks ahead of future accounting transitions.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support enhancements within SAP and related finance systems.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Controlling, Tax, and business teams across multiple countries.
• Help shape the future RTR operating model as the accounting function expands within the GBS structure.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Statutory Accountant (HGB) should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Statutory Accounting, Financial Accounting, RTR, General Ledger, or Legal Entity Accounting.
• Strong understanding of local accounting regulations, ideally including German GAAP (HGB) exposure.
• Proven experience preparing financial statements and supporting statutory audits.
• Solid knowledge of month-end close activities, provisions, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working with tax-related accounting topics and external advisors.
• Good understanding of accounting processes within an international corporate environment.
• Experience working with SAP or another ERP platform.
• Process-oriented mindset with a genuine interest in building and improving finance operations.
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership in a greenfield environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English language skills; additional European languages (German in particular) would be considered an advantage.

What's on Offer

• Annual salary ranging from 192000 PLN to 240000 PLN.
• Hybrid working model
• New, modern offices located in the city center of Wrocław
• Opportunity to co-create a key functional area in a brand-new GBS structure
• High-impact role with regional and global exposure
If this role matches your skills and experience, apply now!