Chief Accountant

At HEINEKEN Kraków (HEINEKEN Global Shared Services) our success comes directly from our great people. We are a growing team of business experts in finance, accounting, data and technology ready to „WOW” the world with our expertise, passion and pride to be GREEN.
We act on our values of Passion for consumers & customers, Courage to dream & pioneer, Care for people & planet, Enjoyment of Life, always focused on being ourselves: inclusive, diverse, and open for new challenges.

Your responsibilities would include:

• improving the financial integrity of Operating Companies' financials by appointing in HEINEKEN Kraków experienced resources to focus exclusively on accounting quality and controls execution
• acting as a focal point for the OpCos on financial matters (an accounting “go to” person) and supporting facilitate cross process co-operation
• being responsible for leading and managing full accounting operations
• supervising and monitoring the entire accounting process including general ledger, accounts payables, accounts receivables, inventory, fixed assets, cash management and taxes
• reviewing, investigating, and preparing corrections to errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
• supporting an end to end ownership of HEINEKEN Kraków and OpCo partnering
• developing and maintaining successful working relationships with Group, Regions, other teams within HEINEKEN Kraków and key stakeholders
• contributing to continuous improvement by proposing ideas, participating in projects and applying any agreed changes to processes
• adhering to HEINEKEN Group Accounting Policy and Procedures for all accounting and reporting activities
• keeping up with relevant developments in IFRS and / or SCOA and exchanging information with OpCos
• liaising with external and internal auditors, sharing relevant information with the auditors
• maintaining relationships with third parties including financial institutions, auditors, tax authorities.
   

You are a good candidate if you have:

• at least 5 years of practical experience in Finance/Accounting
• proven successful track as Finance/Accounting expert and acting as Chief Accountant
• expert knowledge in tax regulations and standards of international accounting 
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• strong experience in stakeholder management and change management
• High Project Management skills.

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