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Senior Statutory Accountant (HGB) - new GBS

Wrocław Permanent PLN192.000 - PLN240.000 per year View Job Description
Join a newly established Global Business Services organization in Wrocław and with this pilot function, play a key role in building the accounting foundations for the future. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on statutory accounting responsibilities with involvement in designing processes, controls, and future RTR operating standards across the European organization. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Wroclaw.

Added 22/07/2026

  • 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!

Contact
Kacper Wurszt
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7067992

Job summary

Sector
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Business Services
Where
Wrocław
Typ umowy
Permanent
Consultant name
Kacper Wurszt
Job Reference
JN-072026-7067992