Senior Accountant - Statutory and Tax (Kraków, Małopolskie, PL)

Senior Accountant – Statutory and Tax 

As we continue to expand our global finance operations in Kraków, we are looking for an experienced finance professional to take end-to-end ownership of accounting, statutory and tax processes for selected legal entities.

This role is ideal for someone who combines hands-on accounting with statutory and tax expertise, while also acting as a subject matter expert - supporting team members, coordinating statutory audits, and driving improvement initiatives.

If it sounds like you, why don’t you join Lundbeck in Krakow, a certified Great Place to Work and Poland’s Best Employer, and get your brain in the game?

The purpose of the role – why is this a great opportunity?

This role plays a key part in ensuring high-quality accounting, statutory and tax reporting for assigned entities, in line with local regulations and group requirements.

Main responsibilities include:

Take end-to-end ownership of accounting and reporting processes for 1-2 assigned entities

Prepare statutory financial statements (IFRS or local GAAP) and lead statutory audits

Ensure accurate and timely tax compliance (CIT, VAT, WHT) in collaboration with external advisors

Act as a subject matter expert and key point of contact in statutory and tax reporting, supporting team members in resolving complex issues

Execute period-end closing activities, including reporting and reconciliations, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery

Perform and maintain internal controls within Compliance & Reporting

Collaborate with Financial Controllers on accounting, reporting, and process improvements

Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and optimize processes, including through the use of AI tools

Participate in projects and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Manage relationships with external service providers (e.g., tax advisors, statutory auditors)

Maintain and update process documentation for assigned entities

Your future team

As our Senior Accountant – Statutory and Tax, you will be part of Accounting to Reporting team that consists of around 12 people. A2R team is part of A2R department that is responsible for accounting and group, statutory and tax reporting processes delivered to over 50 entities around the world.

What you bring to the team

Minimum 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience

Strong GL accounting knowledge including IFRS knowledge

Experience with preparing financial statements under local accounting standards or IFRS

Experience in coordinating audits or working with external stakeholders

Relevant practical experience with preparation of tax computations & tax filings (CIT, VAT and WHT); a knowledge of deferred tax calculations will be an asset

English at B2/C1 (another European language is welcome)

Knowledge of SAP and MS Office

ACCA/CIMA is an asset

How your colleagues would describe you

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and resolve complex issues

Resilience and ability to perform under pressure

Ownership mindset and commitment to continuous learning

Proactive and improvement-oriented, including use of modern tools (e.g., AI)

Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

Annual base salary range:   149600 - 205700 PLN gross

At Lundbeck, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. Please note that the final base salary within the stated range will be based on relevant qualifications, skills, competencies, and level of proficiency as well as internal pay equity.

Highlights of selected benefits

Flexible working arrangements (flexible weekly and daily schedules)

Cafeteria program

Unique recognition system

Holiday bonus for when you’re out of the office

Comfortable and modern office with top-notch equipment and well-equipped relax rooms

Robust integration and event framework

Private healthcare and life insurance

Employee capital plans (retirement saving system)

 

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We need every brain in the game – and that includes all brains and the different perspectives we all bring to the table. At Lundbeck, we embrace the uniqueness of each employee, and we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion .

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