CID LINES Polska Finance Operations Lead based in Krakow

Ecolab Sp. z o.o. is looking for a passionate, pro-active and flexible Finance Operations Lead with experience of managing all aspects of a finance function. You will report to Head of Finance Poland, Baltics & Ukraine. In that role you must have practical knowledge of financial principles and procedures alongside considerable experience of financial information systems.

You will be responsible for all day-to-day finance related operations for CID LINES Sp. z o.o. including managing the month-end and year-end closing, account reconciliations and compliance with internal controls and regulations to ensure accurate record keeping. Preferred experience with financial database input, reporting and financial analysis.

We are looking for someone with the required financial expertise, as well excellent interpersonal skills, who has the ability to manage an external accounting team and build positive relationships with CID LINES Operational Team & colleagues across the Finance organisation. To succeed in this role, you should also have a problem-solving attitude.

Main responsibilities

• Oversee daily transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations and payroll to ensure high performance of the External Accounting & Payroll Provider

• Finance Partnering – communicate effectively financial concepts and performance to CID LINES Operational Team,

• Linkin between Accounting Provider & CID LINES Operational Team

• Manage month-end and year-end closing by setting up priorities for External Accounting Provider

• Prepare the standard accruals

• Supervise and support Local Credit Specialist

• Manage the Account Reconciliation process

• Oversee and perform Internal Controls over Accounting functions to minimize risk and ensure the compliance with Ecolab Global Polices

• Assists external auditors and provides required information for the annual audit process

• Coordinate the tax audits

• Preform ad hoc analysis and project requested

• Drive process standardization for accounting processes within Ecolab

Requirements

• Proven work experience in Leading Finance Operations

• Experience with accounting software SAP

• Strong computer skills, Advanced MS Excel

• Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, laws and regulations

• Advanced English

• Analytical skills to manage large amounts of data

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Team management skills

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance

• Ability to communicate effectively through positive interactions with internal and external customers

• Ability to prioritize and work independently and confidentially while meeting schedules and time lines

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.