Controllership Accountant

Job description

In Hewlett Packard Enterprise we create new possibilities for technology and services, offering solutions, which help businesses and individual clients in achieving their goals, making the most of its potential, fulfilling aspirations and dreams. We serve our clients in over 170 countries.

In Poland we are located in Warsaw, Wrocław, Łódź.

Our Center in Wrocław and Łódź specializes in advanced services, which main goal is to deliver support in various areas, such as finance and accounting, HR, sales and marketing, data processing and supply chain management for Hewlett Packard Enterprise and our clients.

As a Controllership Accountant, you will be a key member of EMEA Region Controllership Team, preparing financial statements and forecasting tax provisions in close collaboration with country team. You will also be responsible for day-to-day queries on companies within your scope, liaising with external partners and auditors.

Key areas of responsibility

· Medium and complex financial analysis of statutory accounts and conversion from management GAAP to local GAAP
· On-going review of statutory accounts and adjustment bookings

§ Preparation of statutory balance sheet reviews and fiscal profit and loss reviews with focus on reconciliation between management and statutory accounting

· Responding to any day-to-day queries on companies in scope
· Liaising with the business owners and finance to clear any errors or omissions
· Liaising with external auditors to investigate and respond to all audit queries

The Statutory Accountant will work on preparation of annual disclosures to the financial statements and will liaise directly with external auditors. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities:

· Preparation of annual set of financial statements and applicable notes in accordance with the local GAAP, including balance sheet, income statement, equity statement, and cash flow statement
· Keeping the local GAAP asset accounts database updated
· Monitoring standard activities in order to assess potential balance sheet risk areas and prepare a quarterly balance sheet review
· Monitoring accounting correctness of transactions in the books
· Preparation of National Statistics Forms
· Monthly preparation and presentation of transfer pricing margins in line with the corporate guidelines
· Preparation of the legal only quarterly intercompany charges for services delivery entities to beneficiary entities
· Preparation of operating expenses legal variance analysis as per local chart of account requirements
· Tax: Preparation of tax analyses and tax returns in consultation with tax department and the country team on a monthly and yearly basis

Desired profile

Education and Experience

·  First level university degree with focus on business or economics
·  Preferred candidate partly qualified (or actively studying) ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
·  Preferable 3 - 4 years of experience as an external auditor in a Big 4 audit company or at least 3 - 5 years of experience as a financial analyst or chief accountant in the accounting function in a multinational company

Knowledge and Skills Required:

·  Fluency in English
·  Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis

§ Strong analytical skills

§ Excellent Business application skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel, SAP, others)

§ Excellent analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills

§ Ability to work with virtual teams in international environment

§ Proactive and positive attitude

We offer not only a stable job in well renown company but it also provides an attractive working environment where you can meet many new, inspiring people from all across the world. A place where you can develop yourself, work with experts, have some occasions to relax and have some fun as well as to enjoy many activities suitable for our Employees and their lifestyles . Below you will find information about what we have to offer:

Medical package for Employees and their closest family

Multisport card

Life insurance package

Employee Assistance program – help in a difficult life situation

Free coffee, tea, sandwiches and fruit

Modern offices in the city center

Work-Life balance support including flex-time arrangements and work from home opportunities

Trainings, opportunity for personal development and advancement within the company

Wellness program

HPE Culture – special offers from theatres and cinemas

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

HPE Badge discount program
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