RTR Accountant

• The purpose of this position is to perform efficient and accurate general ledger accounting activities within designated geography (EMEA region) for new SDC (SSC) structure.

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Join the GN family, a global company with a rich history and a strong Scandinavian work culture that values inclusion and operates on a flat structure, where everyone's voice matters.

The offer:

• A competitive pay, together with an annual bonus, and an attractive benefits package including medical care, lunch/cafeteria card, life insurance and pension plan
• An environment which provides opportunities of working with multiple stakeholders, professional support and the possibility to share knowledge and best practices
• On-going development opportunities in a multinational environment that will inspire you to grow professionally and personally
• Wide variety of projects and tasks, ambitious goals, and independence in achieving them
• Flexible working conditions – Hybrid work model
• Modern office in a convenient location, in the centre of Warsaw

Our requirements:

• Preferred educational background: Technical, Bachelor
• Preferred field of study: Bachelor degree in Accounting
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in General Accounting and Financial Close or more then 3 years in Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable / Bookkeeping Office supported by certificate from “Stowarzyszenie Księgowych” or others
• Preferably prior experience working within Multinational or GBS/ SSC organization
• Knowledge and experience of ERP system
• Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards (local and global) and Accounting Principles
• Respect for timelines
• Delivery focus
• Written and verbal communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to details

Period-close Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with closing checklist (monthly / quarterly / annual)
• Co-ordinate with other Sub-ledger Owners (AP, AR, and other modules) and ensure monthly and period-end data is recorded accurately and period-end activities are completed timely
• Perform and review GL accounts close activities (such as review of unposted parked and recurring entries etc.) as part of period end close process
• Ensure posting of prepaid expense amortization entries
• Follow-up with the respective teams on inputs where required for provisions, accruals, deferrals, etc
• Execute depreciation / amortization run and ensure correctness of those
• Perform Foreign Currency Valuations of in-scope GLs to calculate Forex Gain/Loss and prepare the entries for the same as a part of period-end close activities
• Perform regrouping and reclassification of GLs basis inputs from user departments
• Review Trial Balance and ensure timely generation of standalone financial statements and disclosures
• Support Group Finance in preparation of consolidated financial statements and disclosures
• Provide support in Management reporting
• Ensure timely identification and reporting of risks
• Assist with both internal and external audits to ensure complete, timely and accurate responses to information requests
• Support the R2R Manager & process excellence teams in various process improvement and efficient initiatives. Support UAT and Go-Live of process changes, embedding change and transformation in day-to-day operations and highlight roadblocks
• Ensure a ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working group

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensuring correct application of accounting standards & policies (IFRS/country specific)
• Ensure daily accurate posting of Journal entries and pass manual Journals where required
• Ensure accounting of leases and management of lease schedules.
• Conduct control activities (ideally automated) to ensure compliance with GN control framework and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Group Tax and other stakeholders as required, to gather inputs, support tax calculations and prepare reconciliations or filing information in order to ensure tax compliance.

Here's to new beginnings and a promising future!

As one of the pioneers in the GN Poland Service Delivery Center, you will be embark on a remarkable journey as we kickstart something entirely new!

The position requires a finance professional with preferably prior experience of working in GBS or shared services organizations understanding record to report (RtR / GL) processes related to journals, provisions, accruals, managing month-close activities, taxes and financial statements.

Location: Brain Embassy, Warsaw