Financial Accountant - Polish Speaking

My client, a Global Pharmaceutical Company are currently recruiting a Polish speaking Financial Accountant for an initial 6 month contract to be based in Uxbridge.

We are looking for a qualified Accountant (UK or European Equivalent) or QBE with a full range of experience across the balance sheet with proven stakeholder management experience.

Basic Qualifications
* Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA
* Demonstrable experience in financial reporting, preparation of statutory accounts, implementation of new accounting standards etc essential
* Experienced in differences between IFRS, UK GAAP and other European market GAAP
* Ability to communicate at all levels - to FDs both written and verbal, and to resolve disputes.
* Proven ability to work as a member of multi-functional teams and influence senior management within a market
* Must have a good level of experience in a similar role
* Fluent in both English and Polish
* Must display a customer service focussed attitude
* Ability to communicate financial data in an articulate and concise way
* Self-motivated and displays initiative in solving problems
* Ability to plan and manage workload to ensure all key deadlines are met
* Actively seeks to improve processes making them more effective and efficient

Preferred qualifications:

Job Purpose:
* Provide accurate and compliant record to report services including statutory reporting in accordance with local GAAP for the European markets working closely with LOC, BPO and external authorities to achieve objectives
* Ensure accurate posting of financial transactions within accounts of responsibility.
* Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Research and analyze any unmatched and/or out of balance entries
* Produce routine reports, schedules, and summaries for customer and management.
* Support period end financial closing activities and ensure an efficient and effective close is performed including preparing judgment based accruals where required
* Work closely with the outsource provider to ensure activities carried out are correct and assist in resolving queries or issues with the market
* Liaise with local market FDs, in country shared services, outsource providers and external authorities where relevant
* Prepare outside auditor schedules to support annual audit and special audit requirements.
* Prepare or assist in preparation of financial information to support business unit needs/external reporting requirements.
* Meet service level agreements and performance targets related to the R2R processes