Head of Accounting Department - new accounting office @ Antal

• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, including a minimum of 3 years in the position of Chief Accountant.
• Higher education in a relevant field (finance, accounting, economics).
• Team management experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot Tables, Array Formulas).
• High openness to change.
• Managerial maturity.
• Excellent organization of personal and team work.
• Being a business partner in building a new line of business.

Our Client - a company involved in credit advisory, debt restructuring, and comprehensive assistance in obtaining bank financing - is creating a new business line consisting of providing accounting services to its Clients. In connection with this, we are looking for a person for the newly created position of Head of the Accounting Department. We are looking for a Leader for a new business area, responsible for launching accounting services within the group. This person will build a department capable of serving the group's Clients - full accounting and simplified forms (KPiR, lump-sum tax), furthermore, they will be responsible for selecting and implementing accounting software, recruiting and managing a team. The ideal Candidate is someone with an openness to change, a desire to create, and a hands-on attitude. This person will cooperate with the Management Board / CFO of the group.

• Cooperation on a B2B basis.
• Annual bonus dependent on results.
• Package of non-wage benefits.
• Stationary work.

What will you gain by applying for the Antal offer?

Once your application is positively reviewed (you will be invited to the process), you will receive support from a Consultant who will maintain constant contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for the recruitment interview with the future employer, and ensure the quality of the recruitment process you are currently participating in.

Who are we?

We are a leader in recruiting specialists and managers and in HR consulting. The brand is present in 35 countries, and in Poland, it has been operating since 1996. During this time, we have built many candidates' careers through a flexible and comprehensive approach to all recruitments. Antal comprises over 130 professional recruitment consultants who are not only effective recruiters but also qualified advisors specializing in both a chosen sector and position.

• Creation and development of accounting processes and internal procedures.
• Development of work standards and document circulation.
• Building the structure of the accounting department along with recommendations for hiring further employees.
• Creating accounting policies for the entities served.
• Organization of archiving of accounting and tax documentation.
• Cooperation with the Management Board in the development of the accounting office.
• Practical handling of full accounting for capital companies (limited liability companies, joint-stock companies) and simplified forms.
• Control of the correctness of accounting entries in accordance with the Accounting Act and tax regulations.
• Preparation of tax declarations (VAT, CIT, JPK, and other required declarations).
• Preparation of financial statements (UoR) and reports for the Management Board.
• Reconciliation of accounting accounts and control of receivables/payables.
• Coordination of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Cooperation with auditors, tax advisors, and external institutions.
• Monitoring changes in tax and accounting regulations.
• Ensuring the compliance of companies' activities with applicable regulations.
• Identification of tax and accounting risks.
• Cooperation during tax audits and audit activities.
• Preparation of recommendations regarding the optimization of financial and accounting processes.
• Analysis of the organization's needs regarding financial and accounting systems.
• Selection, recommendation, and implementation of an accounting system for the accounting office.
• Creation of a chart of accounts structure and system configuration.
• Development of processes for automating bookkeeping and reporting.
• Practical use of AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude or similar) in professional work.
• Preparation of management reports and financial analyses.
• Supporting the Management Board in making financial decisions.
• Control of financial liquidity and tax liabilities.
• Cooperation with the operational departments of the group companies.