Chief Accountant (Polish Accounting) Ref. No: 8593

Lufthansa is the largest airline in Germany and one of the leading airlines in the world.

As the Lufthansa Group Business Services’ employee you will become part of the organization that supports the aviation business. Our teams handle accounting, look after our customers' employees, run procurement processes and take care of IT applications. Everything contributes to a great travel experience for Lufthansa Group customers.

Region: Kraków, małopolskie

What we are looking for:

  • Academic degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • Min. 7 years of professional experience in full accounting/finance
  • Very good knowledge of Polish Accounting Act and tax regulations
  • Experience in statutory reporting and cooperation with external auditors and public authorities
  • Experience in people management will be an asset
  • Vey good command of English
  • Excellent computer literacy, especially in MS Office and visualization tools
  • Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP)
  • Strong analytical skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to details
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to quickly form working relationships, gain credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Self-driven and proactive with business maturity

Responsibilities:

  • Oversees full-cycle accounting for the Krakow entity, including preparation of financial statements in compliance with local statutory requirements.
  • Ensures accurate and timely reporting to local authorities and the Group
  • Oversees month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
  • Ensures compliance with local regulations and reporting obligations towards authorities
  • Maintains full alignment with international regulations and internal Group policies
  • Interacts with banks, tax advisors, internal and external auditors, and regulatory authorities
  • Designs, implements, and maintains accounting processes and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Drives continuous improvement and standardization of accounting processes through automation, efficiency gains, and quality enhancement
  • Cooperates closely with controlling operations to ensure alignment between accounting and financial planning
  • Ensures accurate tracking and reporting of actual costs and financial results in cooperation with the controlling team
  • Ensures that financial documentation, policies, and procedures are up to date and proactively communicates relevant regulatory and policy changes to stakeholders
  • Leads and develops the small accounting team, sets objectives, monitors performance, ensures high quality, and supports continuous professional development.

We offer:

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Attractive development opportunities

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Private medical care for employees and their families

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Possibility to fulfil a dream about far journeys with attractive discounts for flight tickets

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Possibility to adjust the place and hours of work to private needs

For our employees we offer:

  • Hybrid working model (work in the office one day per week)
  • Opportunity to work from each part of Poland during remote work
  • Flexible working time
  • New branded and modern office: 200 adjustable desks, several types of meeting rooms, bike amenities, lounge rooms and chill out spaces, cozy kitchens and excellent public transport in a walking distance
  • Continuous improvement environment
  • Supportive & friendly working atmosphere - we work towards a joint success

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