Chief Accountant

N-iX is a software development service company that helps businesses across the globe develop successful software products. Founded in 2002, N-iX has come a long way and increased its presence in nine countries -  Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Sweden, Malta, the UK, the US, and Colombia. Today, we are a strong community of 2,000+ professionals and a reliable partner for global industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies.

The Chief Accountant will ensure the financial integrity of the N-iX Poland legal entity to the N-iX companies and regulatory compliance by following local GAAP and IFRS standards. This role involves managing the month-end closing process, overseeing and validating the work of outsourced accountants, and performing detailed reconciliations. It is essential to ensure that all financial information related to N-iX Poland business operations is recorded accurately and completely within the required timeframe while maintaining compliance with both local and international accounting standards.

Duties:

1. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local GAAP and IFRS and any other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper setup of accounting software to meet local reporting requirements and document flows
• Ensure tax and ZUS compliance of N-iX Poland (preparation and timely filing of all necessary tax returns and other statutory forms)
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and ensure timely implementation within the company.

       2. Month-End Closing:

• Ensure the timely monthly closing procedures following the HQ timeline
• Prepare and provide necessary inputs for bookkeeping, including preparation of primary and additional supporting documents (if required by the Polish regulations or local practices), and book journal entries for the month-end close.

       3. Financial Reconciliations:

• Perform and review detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring all financial information aligns with supporting documents.

      4. Review of Outsourced Accountants' Work:

• Conduct monthly reviews of bookkeeping and financial records prepared by outsourced accountants to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to company policies.
• Provide guidance and feedback to external teams to ensure alignment of financial accounting to a  Group accounting policy.

      5. Prepare statutory financial statements and other related documents necessary for filing together with financial statements in compliance with Polish accounting standards   

      6. Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5  years of related professional experience in Accountancy including experience in the role of Chief Accountant, Deputy Chief Accountant, Company’s Only Accountant or GL Supervisor positions)
• Upper-intermediate English
• Intermediate or higher level of Polish
• ACCA (at least in progress)  or equivalent professional qualification will be a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills,  proficiency with accounting software,  Microsoft D365 Business Central will be a plus
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex financial processes independently.