Set up and manage full-cycle accounting for a Polish legal entity
Ensure compliance with Polish accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Manage payroll accounting in cooperation with external payroll providers
Oversee VAT, CIT, PIT and other tax filings and payments
Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting and filings
Act as the main contact for auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities
Maintain internal accounting controls and documentation
Support audits and inspections
Support management with financial analysis and reporting
Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes
Advise management on accounting and tax implications of business decisions
Build, structure, and manage the local accounting team (as the company scales)
Implement accounting policies, procedures, and workflows
Coordinate accounting processes with HQ / group finance (if applicable)

7+ years of experience in accounting, including senior or chief accountant role
Strong hands-on experience with Polish accounting and tax regulations
Experience in IT / services companies or international environments is a strong advantage
Experience setting up accounting for a new entity is a plus
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
Professional accounting qualification (Polish or international) is an advantage
English — working proficiency
Polish — native or fluent
Experience with accounting systems (ERP / local accounting software)
Strong Excel skills
Understanding of payroll, VAT, and cross-border services
High level of ownership and responsibility
Strong attention to detail with pragmatic mindset
Ability to work independently and build processes from scratch
Comfortable communicating with non-finance stakeholders
Able to operate in a fast-growing IT environment

Chief Accountant

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