Regional Accounting Manager in Warsaw, Poland

About AniCura

AniCura is a renowned network of animal hospitals and clinics dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care for companion animals. Founded on the belief that sharing resources enhances veterinary services and outcomes, AniCura has become the preferred choice for pet owners throughout Europe. With over 500 practices in 15 European countries, AniCura offers modern, high-quality veterinary care that ensures excellent access and patient safety, giving pet owners peace of mind.

Generating a turnover of approximately $1 billion, AniCura aims to expand its business through a mix of organic growth and strategic acquisitions of new hospitals. Each year, AniCura’s team of 12,000 passionate veterinary professionals care for three million companion animals. Since 2018, AniCura has been part of Mars Veterinary Health, a family-owned company dedicated to advancing veterinary care.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting and reporting functions for Anicura CEE Region legal entities (Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Slovakia). This role involves leading a dedicated team as well as cooperation with external accounting offices, ensuring accurate and timely financial (internal and external) reporting, and providing accounting support across various company functions. This role requires a hands-on approach and ability to manage local team as cooperate with the external accounting providers.

Description

• Job Title: Regional Accounting Manager

• Department: Cluster Finance Department

• Reports To: Head of Market Finance CEE

• Location: Warsaw/Poland [Hybrid: 90% remote work]

• Languages: Proficiency in English and Polish (German language is a plus).

• Contract: Full Time

• Travelling need: 5%

  Don’t miss this opportunity to shape our organization and expand your business acumen.

  Your key responsibilities will include:

  Manage SSC Team

• Responsible for managing and development of Anicura CEE Accounting team (5 FTEs).

• Lead an effective cooperation with the external accounting providers in PL, CZ and SK.

  Reporting and internal controls

• Managing the period closing accounting activities for CEE region.

• Lead/oversee periodic reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts in CEE region.

• Review of profit and loss accounts in cooperation with Business Controllers.

• Close cooperation with Anicura Group Accounting Team in reporting process.

• Supporting CEE Controlling Team in the process of business results follow up/ explanations.

• Overall responsibility (in cooperation with external advisor/audit companies and Finance Market Head) for CEE region statutory financial reporting.

• First contact for external stakeholders eg: accounting providers, audit, tax authorities, statistic office etc.

• Responsible for performance and documentation of internal controls related tasks for CEE region markets (in cooperation with Anicura Group Depts).

  Other tasks

• Any day-to-day or ad-hoc responsibilities or other accounting tasks within Finance/Accounting Department.

• Participation in improvements projects and other projects (also driven by Anicura Group).

• Back-up for various daily tasks of Accounting Team Members (AP, AR, BS reconciliation, Cash Management, period closing etc.)

  You are expected to have:

• Academic degree in Accounting or Finance. Professional certificates (e.g. ACCA) will be as an advantage.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience on the accounting managerial positions (preferred in an international multi-branch organizations).

• Experience in team management (min: 5-10 FTEs) and cooperation with external accounting providers.

• Thorough understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting standards.

• Experience working in an ERP system (Oracle is preferred).

• Experience of preparing annual statutory reports.

• Strong skills in MS Office, particularly MS Excel.

  As a person we believe you are :

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

• Hands on and can-do approach.

• Exceptional communication in English and Polish (German is a plus), interpersonal abilities, capable of effectively engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• Demonstrated success in teamwork, including collaboration with cross-border teams.

• Preferred experience in an international, fast-growing environment, with strong relationship-building, communication, and independent and team-working skills.

  Interested?

  Please contact Lekya Kanamarlapudi, Group Corporate Recruitment Partner, who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. or apply by submitting your resume through clicking the apply button below.

  AniCura is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.