Senior Accountant
Pearson
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**Role details**
**Location:** Warsaw, Poland
**Mode** : Hybrid, 2-3 days /week
**Type:** Full time, employment contract
**Salary:** Negotiable, Depending on experience
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced **Senior Accountant** to join our team in **Warsaw** . Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:
+ Preparing monthly and annual accounts for Pearson Central Europe.
+ Reviewing daily, weekly, and monthly accounting operations to ensure accuracy.
+ Overseeing the work delivered by the BPO team.
+ Reviewing and approving journals with appropriate backup and correct coding.
+ Preparing monthly VAT and corporate tax calculations and declarations.
+ Preparing statistical reports and information (GUS, ZUS, NBP, US).
+ Supporting the business with WHT tax.
+ Providing ad-hoc analysis and reports to support business, group, and tax decisions.
+ Interacting with business units, enabling functions, and external/internal auditors.
+ Completing compliance reporting in accordance with local legislation.
+ Assisting with SOX compliance and annual procedure reviews.
+ Supporting transfer pricing file preparation.
+ Participating in continuous improvement projects and reporting requirements.
+ Identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovative solutions.
+ Maintaining an effective system of internal controls.
**Key Requirements**
We are looking for a self-starter who is eager to drive continuous improvement and develop their accounting skills. The ideal candidate will have:
+ Fluency in Polish and English.
+ Knowledge of Polish GAAP Principles and IFRS accounting rules.
+ Strong communication skills.
+ Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
+ High level of responsibility, ownership, and a proactive attitude.
+ Knowledge of Oracle software (an important asset).
**What Sets us Apart?**
Benefits and Rewards. We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know that one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programmes meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too. There is a range of options, but when you join our Pearson family these are some of the benefits that we offer that you can look forward to
+ Inspiring, supportive and collaborative culture
+ Competitive renumeration, with annual bonus based on performance
+ Invest and Earn money and/ or become a shareholder with Pearson Worldwide programme ‘Save for Shares'
+ Family friendly policies, work-life balance, flexible working arrangements
+ Opportunities to work in global environment, grow your professional network and work from any location.
+ Generous vacation policy including paid leave for volunteering purposes.
+ Daily opportunities to make a significant impact.
**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**
We’re committed to equity and opportunity, so that all learners can realise the life they imagine and see themselves in our services and products. We believe learning is a powerful force for change and that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are. We’re committed to addressing all forms of systematic racism, discrimination and inequality in everything we do.
We also believe in giving everyone in the company the chance to help shape a more inclusive culture, in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and in which everyone acts with integrity day-in, day-out. To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here.
Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.
We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity.
The information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.
We are a Stonewall Gold and Top 20 LGBT+ inclusive employer, Investors in People Gold, Race Charter signatory, Disability Confident employer and Working Mums Top Employer.
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The administrator of your personal data is Pearson Central Europe Sp.z o.o. based in (01-748) Warsaw, at Szamocka 8 (hereinafter referred to as Pearson). The Data Protection Officer appointed by the Administrator can be contacted by e-mail at: jacek.luczak@pearson.com, as well as by traditional mail at the following address, with the annotation "to the Data Protection Officer". Your personal data is processed on the basis of art. 6 sec. 1 lit. A, B - to the extent necessary for recruitment activities and possibly more broadly, in accordance with your decision. In this case, we consider the submission of the application in response to the advertisement as consent to the processing of your personal data. Your personal data will be stored for a period of 6 months after the end of the recruitment (or 1 year if you give your consent). You have the right to access your data and the right to rectify, delete, limit processing, the right to transfer data, the right to object. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office, if you feel that the processing of your personal data violates the provisions of the GDPR. Providing your personal data by you is voluntary, but necessary for the purposes of processing. The consent you have given may be withdrawn at any time, which will be tantamount to cessation of data processing. Your data will not be profiled. Personal data may be transferred to a third country as part of the processes carried out in the Pearson Group. The data may be transferred to other entities as part of the processes carried out by the Administrator. Personal data may be made available to authorized bodies under the provisions of law and entrusted under a contract of entrustment concluded in writing to entities providing services at the request of PUEB.
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.
**Job:** FINANCE
**Organization:** English Language Learning
**Schedule:** FULL\_TIME
**Workplace Type:**
**Req ID:** 17863
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