This is Worldline

We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

The Accounting Director will lead Accounting governance and Accounting performance for Poland while acting hands-on as Chief Accountant for designated entities, ensuring accurate statutory and group reporting, full tax compliance, strong internal controls, and clean audit outcomes.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

· Lead month-end close in accounting systems, ensuring accruals, reconciliations, intercompany, FX, GL integrity; produce Polish GAAP financials and IFRS group reporting.

· Oversee fixed asset capitalization, depreciation, and inventory; coordinate payroll accounting with providers; manage bank reconciliations, payment approvals, and cash management.

· Own accounting performance across Polish entities; define KPIs/SLAs, monitor provider delivery, resolve escalations; maintain documentation, strengthen ICS, remediate control findings.

· Direct audit strategy and execution; manage external and internal auditors to achieve clean outcomes and timely statutory filings across all entities.

· Drive SAP-enabled process standardization and automation; ensure KSeF readiness; lead planning and upskilling; coordinate with Treasury, HR/Payroll, IT, and Group Finance.

· Ensure end-to-end tax compliance and reporting: VAT, CIT-8, WHT, TPR; support transfer pricing; maintain documentation; meet CbCR, GloBE, TSH requirements.

Who Are We Looking For:

We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

· Accredited university degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; robust technical command of Polish GAAP and IFRS reporting frameworks.

· 8–10+ years progressive accounting experience in Poland, delivering statutory close, audits, and tax compliance across VAT, JPK_V7, CIT-8, WHT, TPR.

· End-to-end ownership of month-end close and statutory financial statements, including timely reconciliations, error remediation, and successful external and internal audit management.

· Advanced SAP FI/CO proficiency; strong GL, intercompany, fixed assets, cash and bank controls; drives standardization, documentation, and effective internal control environments.

· Demonstrated leadership of accounting governance: KPIs/SLAs, SSC or vendor management, process improvements, and Internal Control System design, monitoring, and remediation.

· Fluency in Polish and English, with strong stakeholder communication and influence skills within a complex matrixed multinational business environment.

· High integrity and compliance orientation; able to assume Chief Accountant responsibilities under Accounting Act (UoR); right to work in Poland.

· Ability to navigate ambiguity and land change.

· Motivation and passion for people leadership

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management with external/internal providers, auditors, advisors, and business leaders in complex, matrixed environments.

· You master coaching and team development; build accountability and collaboration.

Perks & Benefits:

At Worldline you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

· Private medical & life insurance

· MyBenefit Platform

· Holiday allowance

· Referral program

· Public transportation allowance

· Meal allowance

· Annual bonus.

Shape the evolution

We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

Pursuant to the Article 24 sec. 6 of the Act of 14 June 2024 on the protection of whistleblowers, we inform you that Worldline Financial Services (Europe) S.A., a joint-stock company, Branch in Poland (hereinafter referred to as Worldline) is governed by the Regulations on the receipt of internal reports and taking follow-up actions (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations).

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