Financial Accounting Specialist with German Ref. No: 8592

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:

  • Min. 3 years of Accounting experience, preferably in end-to-end accounting or in RTR with solid process understanding
  • Knowledge of IFRS and basic taxation principles; HGB knowledge will be an asset
  • ERP Systems experience (preferably SAP FI)
  • Strong analytical skills and good all-round MS Excel skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration
  • Good spoken and written language skills in German (at least B2) and English (B1/B2)
  • Excellent cooperation and teamwork skills, including cross-functional and intercultural collaboration
  • High customer orientation, acting as a trusted advisor for stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and conceptual mindset with a high attention to detail
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills, combined with a continuous improvement mindset


What you will do:

The Financial Accounting Specialist ensures the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and reliable financial services for small and medium group companies. This position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with Group requirements, HGB/IFRS standards, and all relevant regulatory frameworks, while safeguarding financial accuracy and integrity.

  • Conducting the ongoing financial accounting of individual companies in the group of companies
  • Examining, processing and posting of financial records and business transactions
  • Participation in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB / IFRS
  • Processing of payment transactions and receivables management
  • Preparing weekly cash flow statements
  • Creation and management of provisions
  • Posting of wage and salary data
  • Posting of invoices and fixed assets
  • Financial reporting, eg. internal reporting, tax reports 
  • Conducting internal audits, examining financial records to check for accuracy
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization
  • Contribute to migrations, ERP system implementations, and transformation initiatives
  • Prepare, organize, and deliver workshops and training sessions for finance teams and external clients


We offer:

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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