Assistant Financial Controller

Overview Reporting to the Financial Controller in Poland, the Associate Financial Controller is a senior finance role responsible for leading key financial control functions, ensuring full compliance with internal and external reporting standards, and driving improvements in the financial control environment. The position owns critical financial reporting, manages internal and external audits, leads compliance testing, and mentors junior finance staff to ensure high standards of financial governance and accuracy across the business. Responsibilities The Associate Financial Controller will take a leadership role in the following areas: Leading the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP). Ensuring accuracy and completeness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including MEC PEP/SST submissions. Designing, implementing, and monitoring robust internal control frameworks and ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. Managing the full AP/AR processes, including oversight of credit control, payment cycles, and resolution of escalated issues. Ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts, maintaining integrity of the general ledger, and identifying areas for process improvements. Leading the coordination and preparation for internal and external audits, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely resolution of findings. Staying updated with changes in accounting regulations and compliance requirements and integrating those into policies and procedures. Acting as the Finance Controller role within financial systems (e.g., NetSuite) with enhanced access rights and responsibilities. Collaborating proactively with cross-functional teams including corporate finance, tax advisors, and business managers to support financial planning and operational excellence. Mentoring and guiding junior finance staff, providing leadership and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team. Leading or supporting finance-related projects and initiatives as assigned by the Financial Controller. Qualifications Education & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline. Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably with exposure to both operational finance and external audit. Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, compliance, and managing AP/AR functions. Experience in coordinating audit processes and implementing financial controls. Demonstrated experience in preparing statutory and management financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards. Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory frameworks. Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) nice to have. Proven ability to lead complex financial reporting and compliance activities. Advanced proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) and MS Excel. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Leadership capabilities including mentoring junior team members and driving process improvement. The Associate Financial Controller will take a leadership role in the following areas: Leading the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP). Ensuring accuracy and completeness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including MEC PEP/SST submissions. Designing, implementing, and monitoring robust internal control frameworks and ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. Managing the full AP/AR processes, including oversight of credit control, payment cycles, and resolution of escalated issues. Ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts, maintaining integrity of the general ledger, and identifying areas for process improvements. Leading the coordination and preparation for internal and external audits, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely resolution of findings. Staying updated with changes in accounting regulations and compliance requirements and integrating those into policies and procedures. Acting as the Finance Controller role within financial systems (e.g., NetSuite) with enhanced access rights and responsibilities. Collaborating proactively with cross-functional teams including corporate finance, tax advisors, and business managers to support financial planning and operational excellence. Mentoring and guiding junior finance staff, providing leadership and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team. Leading or supporting finance-related projects and initiatives as assigned by the Financial Controller. Education & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline. Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably with exposure to both operational finance and external audit. Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, compliance, and managing AP/AR functions. Experience in coordinating audit processes and implementing financial controls. Demonstrated experience in preparing statutory and management financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards. Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory frameworks. Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) nice to have. Proven ability to lead complex financial reporting and compliance activities. Advanced proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) and MS Excel. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Leadership capabilities including mentoring junior team members and driving process improvement.