Chief Accountant

Pruszcz Gdański, Poland
Full Time
Experienced

 


Luminator Technology Group  is the preferred global provider of high quality transportation solutions.
Our products enhance operational efficiency, passenger counting accuracy, safety, route scheduling optimization, and maintenance detection. With technology deployed in over 50,000 railcars and 56,000 buses across 85 countries, Luminator is shaping the future of real-time decision-making in transit systems. (www.luminator.com)


We are proud to employ the best people who are dedicated to the success of our customers and stakeholders.


We are currently looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to support our Finance Team in Pruszcz Gdański.


In this role you will take full ownership of end-to-end accounting for foreign legal entities, acting as the main accounting contact within a small SSC environment.



What you will do:
 
  • Take full ownership of end-to-end accounting for foreign legal entities, acting as the main accounting contact within a small SSC environment
  • Perform and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
  • Prepare local statutory financial statements and support year-end audits for foreign entities
  • Work closely with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams, supporting daily operations, resolving issues, and ensuring data quality
  • Cooperate with the Controlling team on management reporting, cost analysis, variances, and budgeting inputs
  • Prepare and review Group reporting packages in line with Group policies and reporting timelines
  • Ensure accuracy of balance sheet and P&L, including regular account reconciliations and variance explanations
  • Monitor compliance with local accounting and tax requirements (VAT, CIT, withholdings), supported by external advisors if required
  • Prepare tax filings (VAT, CIT, other mandatory reports)
  • Handle intercompany transactions and consolidation between subsidiaries
  • Act as a key liaison with external auditors, tax consultants, and local authorities
  • Participate actively in process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives suitable for a small SSC setup
  • Support the development of simple, effective internal controls and accounting procedures
  • Contribute operationally while also providing guidance and knowledge sharing within the SSC team


What we are looking for:
  • University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • Experience in accounting, including responsibility for foreign legal entities
  • Proven hands on experience in end to end accounting (GL, AP, AR, month end close)
  • Practical knowledge of Group reporting and cooperation with a parent company (IFRS exposure preferred)
  • Experience working closely with AP, AR, and Controlling teams, ideally in an SSC or lean finance structure
  • Very good understanding of month end close processes, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership in a small team environment
  • Experience in cooperating with external auditors and tax advisors
  • Solid knowledge of local accounting and tax regulations for international entities (VAT, CIT basics)
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a problem-solving mindset
  • Fluent in English and Polish, both written and spoken. German would be an asset
  • Advanced user of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Infor LN, Dynamics, or similar) and MS Excel (e.g. pivot tables)
  • Proactive, flexible, and comfortable working in a less structured, fast-changing SSC setup


What’s there for you:
 
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid options that let you shape your schedule to fit your life.
  • Private medical care, life insurance and sports card.
  • Access to online language school.
  • Working in a multinational environment.
  • Access to the full LinkedIn Learning portfolio.
  • Regular team events and celebrations.


It looks like the next step in your career, doesn’t it?


Let’s discuss the details!


Apply now or contact our Talent Acquisition HR Business Partner: [email protected]


It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

 

It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.

Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.

All positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted.

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