Senior Accountant, CEEMEA

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Summary

This role is part of Regional Controlling organization and is critical in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements in country in scope. The role requires understanding of accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Support the Country Controller in: US GAAP, statutory and tax accounting and reporting for the entities in scope.

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the reporting.

• Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations.

• Support strengthening of financial processes and internal controls.

• Participation in balance sheet reviews.

• Support internal and external audit.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with other finance and non-finance teams, as well as external providers (including auditors), to ensure execution of end-to-end finance processes and improvement of process efficiency.  

• Participate in resolution of accounting and tax issues.

• Participate in local, regional, and global projects, as required.  

• Maintain focus on continuous process improvement.

​Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant professional experience.

• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.

• High knowledge of US and local GAAPs and tax matters.

• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set

• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

• Solution oriented person who seeks improvements and does not settle down for the status quo.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

• Experience in JDE and Blackline is an advantage.

• Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holidays.

We offer

• Fixed-term contract for 3 months and then for an indefinite period.

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, recognition award program.

• Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level in one of the leading global MedTech companies.

• Package of benefits including Private medical care (Lux Med), Life Insurance, Multisport card.

• Bax4U - cafeteria/lunch cards (300 PLN).

• PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.

• Educational support: fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs), financial certifications (ACCA, CIMA).

• Co-financing of holidays and an additional 2 days off from work annually.

• Day off for birthday!

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Bax Flex - hybrid model (3 days from the office).

• Extraordinary Warsaw office location - Powiśle!

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The minimum salary for this position is 176 000,00 PLN annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selecte