Independent Accountant

**Are you a current Elekta employee?**   ======================================== Please click here to apply through our internal career site [**Find Jobs - Elekta**](https://wd3.myworkday.com/elekta/d/task/2998$46522.htmld). **Want to join a team with a mission to improve and save lives?**   =================================================================== We continually look for motivated and skilled individuals who are interested in supporting our customers – healthcare professionals who use our products to help patients and their communities. We currently have the following opportunity available - please contact us for more details! At Elekta, we are united by a common purpose – **improving and saving lives through innovative medical technology**. We are now looking for an experienced and independent accounting professional to take ownership of end‑to‑end accounting processes for Poland and selected EMEA entities. This role offers **full independence**, broad exposure to financial and management accounting, and a strong impact on process excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across the region. ### **Your Role** You will be fully responsible for day‑to‑day accounting activities, supervising operational processes, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, and driving improvement initiatives. You will act as a key partner to the Chief Accountant and Finance leadership, while collaborating closely with EMEA finance teams. ### **Key Responsibilities** **Process & Operational Oversight** * Supervise accounting processes and operational issues across Polish and EMEA entities * Identify, investigate, and resolve processing errors in assigned areas * Escalate process or system‑related issues to the Chief Accountant * Proactively recommend and implement process improvements with a focus on efficiency and capacity savings * Maintain up‑to‑date procedures and accounting documentation * Deliver high‑quality internal customer service in line with agreed standards **General Accounting & Reporting** * Coordinate accounting activities with Polish and EMEA finance teams to ensure timely and accurate close * Review and approve journal entries * Monitor financial position and performance; prepare financial analyses and management reports * Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts * Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closing processes * Supervise fixed assets register and monthly depreciation * Supervise reconciliation of intercompany balances * Monitor and reconcile statutory vs. IFRS bridges **Tax & Statutory Responsibilities** * Ensure compliance with Polish tax and accounting regulations; monitor legislative changes and propose tax optimizations * Prepare VAT, VAT‑UE, and Intrastat reports * Prepare CIT advance calculations and annual tax returns (CIT‑8, CIT‑10Z, IFT, ORD‑U, local taxes, deferred tax) * Support Transfer Pricing documentation with financial data * Support MDR (DAC‑6) reporting * Manage tax audits and communication with tax authorities * Prepare statutory financial statements * Coordinate statutory audits and provide required documentation * Handle reporting to the Polish National Bank (NBP) and Central Statistical Office (GUS) **Systems, Controls & Business Support** * Evaluate accounting ERP systems and recommend improvements in cooperation with IT * Coordinate implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls * Support Finance Manager in budgeting and forecasting processes * Monitor expenditures and revenues, analyze variances, and report to management * Participate in and lead cross‑team improvement projects * Support other finance‑related initiatives as required ### **What We’re Looking For** * Proven experience in a senior accounting role, preferably in an international environment * Strong knowledge of Polish accounting and tax regulations * Experience with month‑end close, statutory reporting, and audits * Ability to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail * Proactive mindset with a passion for process improvement * Very good English (spoken and written) ### **What We Offer** * A role with real ownership and autonomy * Exposure to international EMEA operations * Opportunity to lead and shape accounting processes * Collaborative, values‑driven culture with a meaningful mission * Competitive compensation and benefits (Medicover private healthcare, Multisport card, life insurance, pension plan, Employee Assistance Program) * Hybrid working model - 4 days working in the office