FA&R Senior Accountant - Financial Close and Fixed Assets with German

Job Description

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Role Purpose

Senior Finance Accountant- Financial Close and Fixed Assets is responsible for executing complex fixed asset accounting and financial close activities, ensuring accurate recording, valuation, and reporting of the company's assets in line with IFRS/local GAAP and internal policies. This role also coordinates day-to-day operations within the team and supports the smooth delivery of processes across regions.

Role Description

This role performs end-to-end fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, transfers, and reporting, alongside supporting period-end close processes.

The Senior Finance Accountant works closely with project teams, finance controllers, and auditors to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of asset-related financial data.

In addition, the role acts as an escalation point for complex issues, supports resolution of high-risk transactions, and contributes to improving process efficiency, standardisation, and control across fixed asset and close activities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO)

• Record and adjust asset retirement obligations and related liabilities.
• Ensure proper depreciation and accounting treatment for AROs.

Fixed Asset Accounting & Reporting

• Validate asset creation, disposals, and transfers for accuracy and compliance.
• Process depreciation and amortization in line with regulations.
• Prepare and analyse fixed asset reports, including additions, disposals, and AUC.
• Support the capitalization process by monitoring and transferring Assets Under Construction (AUC) to fixed assets upon project completion
• Review AUC balances regularly and coordinate with project teams

3. Sub-ledger Close & Reconciliation

• Support monthly and year-end sub-ledger close activities.
• Reconcile the fixed asset sub-ledger with the General Ledger and resolve discrepancies.

4. Treasury Support (limited scope)

• Support treasury activities by contributing to cash flow forecasting (receivables side), providing insights and adjustments to local finance teams.
• Process treasury-related accounting entries, including interest, loans, and standing orders, ensuring accuracy and timely posting in SAP

5. Continuous Improvement & Governance

• Look for ways to automate and standardize processes across its competency areas to make things more efficient.
• Take part in system enhancements and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for fixed asset functionalities, ensuring changes meet operational needs.
• Ensure policies are followed and contribute to updating governance documentation to reflect best practices.

6. Continuous Improvement & System Enhancements

• Support process improvement opportunities
• Participate in system enhancements and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), wherever needed

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; pursuing or holding professional certification (CA, CPA, ACCA) preferred.
• 5+ years in fixed asset accounting or financial accounting post qualification experience
• German language (at least B2 level) and English language (C1 level)
• SAP FI-AA, MS Excel (Advanced), asset reporting tools, strong understanding of IFRS/local GAAP for FA, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in German (minimum B2) and English language is a must

Skills & Competencies:

• Technical / Functional Knowledge: Possesses a strong working knowledge of end-to-end Fixed Asset processes and ability to interpret and validate documents in the context of company policies
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves complex queries using a logical, data-driven approach to investigate root causes. Exercises sound judgement when handling non-standard issues
• Organisation expertise: Understands the Fixed Asset function within the broader Record To Report (R2R) and finance organisation. Collaborates effectively with cross functional stakeholders (e.g. Procurement and Business)
• Accountability: Takes full ownership of queries raised and follows through on resolutions and deadlines. Maintains a high standard of accuracy and escalates risks or errors in a timely and professional manner
• Interpersonal skills: Communicates clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders, Committee Members and external vendors, and represent the Fixed Asset function effectively in cross-functional conversations

Measure of Performance for the role:

• Accuracy and completeness of asset data
• Timely execution of FA close and reporting
• Quality of business partnering support
• Reduction of audit findings and process exceptions

What do we offer:
• Private healthcare and group life insurance
• Annual bonus
• myBenefit platform/subsidy for Multisport cards
• Internet and electricity allowance for remote work
• Increased funding for the Employee Capital Plans (PPK) program; Rolls Royce Sp. z o.o. contributes 3% to this program
• Additional vacation days based on length of service with the employer
• Hybrid work model (2 days in the office / 3 days from home)
• Work in a modern office located in the Krakow centre - the Unity Tower (ul. Lubomirskiego 20)

The Kraków Rolls Royce Global Capability Centre represents an exciting new chapter in the growth of Rolls Royce Group Business Services. Designed to support global operations and employee services, the Centre is a key hub for enabling operational efficiency and strengthening global business processes. It delivers exceptional services across finance, procurement, HR, Data Analytics and Service Management.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please note that all applicants will be subject to Poland right-to- work check as part of the recruitment process.

Job Category

Finance

Posting Date

17 Apr 2026; 00:04