Jobs in Poland: Accounting Manager with German Language Skills

Accounting Manager with German Language Skills
Full time
PLWAW04 - Warsaw - Puławska 180


Think Global, Work Local with Maersk Global Service Centre!

Are you ready to join an organization on an industry-defining journey? At Maersk, we are a global business with 100,000 employees across 130 countries, and our Global Service Centres (GSC) are at the heart of our operations. Our GSC sites are already established across 12 locations in 7 countries – and we are still growing. We’ll soon be opening our newest GSC in central Warsaw, supporting our growing customer base and commitment to operational excellence.

Our new GSC offers a great opportunity for motivated professionals to bring their skills and expertise to a dynamic environment where they can gain cross-functional, end-to-end customer support experience, engage in complex problem-solving with global colleagues, and be at the centre of our global logistics operations.

Find yourself welcome in our diverse and inclusive culture, working alongside a team of experts around the world, where you are valued for who you are and rewarded for what you bring.


About the Role:

As an Accounting Manager with German language skills, you will be responsible for the accurate completion of Books of Accounts for scoped Area entities, ensuring adherence to ERP and OneStream close schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. You will ensure the right documentation prior to book close, discuss and align one-offs and contentious accounting issues before signoff, and adhere to balance sheet review cycles with appropriate substantiation and reporting of exposure.

You will liaise with Centers of Excellence (CoEs) like Intercompany and Cash/bank to resolve entity accounting issues, perform controls attestation within the GRC Archer tool, and own the conduct of Statutory Audit for scoped entities along with Group Audit. Supporting other audits like Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing Audit, or any other audit initiated by different authorities will also be part of your role.

Driving adherence to SOPs, providing inputs for the development of SOPs for new business verticals, and translating organizational objectives into actions will be essential. You will manage a team of at least 10 members, ensuring coordination with the team and other stakeholders for smooth operations.


Who are we looking for

Proficiency in German and English: Strong language skills for handling business correspondence, translations, and vendor interactions.
Leadership and Team Management: Experience in leading a team, managing accounting processes, and ensuring smooth operations.
Advanced Accounting Expertise: Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, ERP systems, and financial reporting.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyse trends, resolve entity accounting issues, and improve process efficiency.
Communication and Collaboration Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for managing interactions with Centers of Excellence and internal stakeholders.
What We Offer You:

Join our Maersk Global Service Centre (GSC) in Poland and be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics, where your career can truly take off! You will receive world-class training, a work buddy, and all the support you need to become successful.

We offer you a competitive salary, a permanent contract of employment (UoP), comprehensive private medical care, a Multisport card, fruits, and a brand-new city centre location in Warsaw.

At Maersk, you’ll have access to international career opportunities, professional development programs, and leadership training to help you grow. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and supported.

Our teams work in a collaborative pattern working standard office hours Monday to Friday with flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and corporate social responsibility. Maersk provides a modern and rewarding work environment. Be part of a company that values your contributions, recognizes your achievements, and offers long-term stability.

Due to the nature of this role, we may need to extend working hours during month end reporting to ensure meeting up the group deadlines. Maersk follows the holiday calendar of Denmark to ensure that the month-end reporting runs smoothly and without any issues.

Are you ready to play your part in this?

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.


A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

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