About the Position

Chief Accountant (They/She/He)

Full-time

Glovo, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is a leading local delivery platform operating in around 65 countries worldwide. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Warsaw, Poland. In this role, you will be responsible for the accounting and tax compliance for our Polish entity, ensuring seamless month-end closing processes and precise reporting.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Closing Management

Lead and execute the full month-end and year-end closing process for the Polish entity.
Maintain the company’s accounting books in accordance with the Polish Accounting Act (UoR) and Group Accounting Policies.
Ensure completeness, accuracy, and reliability of all financial data recorded in the general ledger.
Manage and supervise monthly accruals, provisions, and deferrals.
Effectively cooperate with the local financial team, financial teams located in our HQ, and external service providers.

Tax, Statutory & Statistical Reporting

Oversee tax compliance: Supervise the preparation and filing of VAT, CIT, and other tax obligations.
Statutory reporting: Prepare annual financial statements according to Polish accounting standards.
Statistical reporting: Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports to GUS (Statistics Poland) and NBP (National Bank of Poland).
Monitor changes in Polish tax law and accounting regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.

Collaboration & Audit

Liaison for Group Finance: Cooperate with local Finance Team and Regional Controllers and HQ regarding Group reporting and policy alignment.
Audit Management: Effectively cooperate with external auditors, providing necessary documentation and explanations for annual audits.
Support the Head of Finance in ad-hoc financial analysis and local treasury/cash-flow management.

Process Excellence & Leadership

Supervision: Guide and review the work of junior team members or external accounting partners, ensuring high-quality output.
Automation: Drive initiatives to standardize and automate accounting processes.
Maintain and update internal accounting procedures and control frameworks.

Requirements

Required Skills

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
Certification: Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or Polish Ministry of Finance/SKwP certificate) is a strong asset.
Experience: At least 5+ years of experience in accounting, with a proven track record in a "Senior" or "Chief" role within a multinational environment.
Standards: Expert knowledge of Polish Accounting Standards (UoR) and Polish Tax Regulations and sound proficiency in IFRS.
Tools: Advanced knowledge of SAP (or similar Tier 1 ERP) and expert level MS Excel.
Languages: Fluency in English and Polish is mandatory.

Preferred Skills

Audit Background: Experience working in or with Big 4 audit firms is a strong advantage.

We Offer

An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
Top-notch private health insurance.
Monthly Glovo meal benefit.
Free multisport card.
The freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year and personal days off.
Enhanced paternity leave.
Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

About the Company

Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, operating in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

At Glovo, we thrive on diversity and believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds. We encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

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