German Speaking Financial Accountant Senior - German GAAP

Company:
PLJ FedEx Express Poland Sp. z o.o

Address:
ul. Annopol 19
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Regular

Posting Start Date
15-gru-2025

Posting Close Date:
16-sty-2026

Job Family:
FXE-EU: Financial Accountant (ID)

Position Summary:

German Speaking Financial Accountant Senior - German GAAP

Work location: Warsaw

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Group reporting according to US GAAP
• Responsible for Statutory reporting according to German GAAP
• Direct liaise with financial auditors from BIG 4 for entities located in Germany and Switzerland
• Provide data to the external partners regarding statutory financial statement and CIT returns
• Work closely with BPO accounting teams to resolve discrepancies, issues and queries for related accounting issues in a timely manner,
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting
• Prepare all documentation for monthly accruals and prepayments
• Review and prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Regular focus on Balance sheets to minimize open items
• Identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives and best practices,
• Maintain good working relationships with other Teams
• Ad hoc tasks and projects to improve processes defined by direct manager

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge on German GAAP regulations
• German native speaker language skills
• C1 English language skills
• Minimum 5-years of experience on a position of Independent Statutory Accountant or similar
• Experience in a multinational company, ideally with partly outsourced accounting will be an advantage
• Accounting certificates (ACCA, CIMA, Tax Advisor)
• Proficiency with MS Outlook and Office applications. Good knowledge of MS Excel is essential;
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Cloud)
• Strong Business Awareness;
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills and ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously, with minimal involvement from management;
• Able to work effectively with others in a team
• Ability to adapt and implement new procedures as required
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with many levels and types of people
• Able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment with competing priorities

What do we offer:

• Attractive compensation package
• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
• Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
• Employee reduced-rate shipping
• Great career opportunities
• FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year

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