Associate Manager, Tax & Statutory Accounting (Poland)

About this role

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage local statutory financial statements in accordance with Polish GAAP and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and requests.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation required for local corporate income tax filings.
• Partner with external tax advisors to manage corporate tax compliance and respond to tax-related enquiries.
• Maintain effective working relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, outsourced service providers, and tax authorities.
• Prepare year-end tax reporting schedules and ensure accurate completion of global tax reporting requirements.
• Oversee transfer pricing compliance and related documentation for Polish entities.
• Monitor changes in local accounting and tax regulations and assess their potential impact on business operations.
• Collaborate with finance and shared service colleagues to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting efficiency, governance, and compliance processes.
• Experience You'll Bring
• Professional accounting qualification or recognised finance qualification.
• Significant experience in accounting and statutory reporting for Polish legal entities.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts under Polish GAAP.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted partnerships across internal and external networks.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Behaviours You'll Need
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse and international environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing reporting deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality results.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tax and regulatory disciplines.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and professional judgement.
• Preferred Qualifications & Skills
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise resource planning systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience with corporate income tax compliance in Poland.
• Exposure to transfer pricing requirements.
• Experience working in a multinational organisation, audit practice, or shared services environment.
• Familiarity with tax provisioning and deferred tax accounting.
• Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to develop expertise across statutory accounting and corporate taxation.
• Exposure to multinational operations and European finance networks.
• High level of autonomy and ownership.
• Collaborative and supportive international team environment.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Ability to work closely with business leaders, external advisors, and tax authorities.
• You need to be eligible to work in the country of application.
• This role is not eligible for relocation.
• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees.
• Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.
• Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands.
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