Oferty pracy: accounting team leader

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As an Accounting Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that the financial operations of the organization are well-managed, compliant, and transparent, contributing to overall business success according to H&M group rules and local regulations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
• Ensuring there is a backup process in place for all finance-related operations/local gap.
• Provide financial insights, support decision-making, and collaborate on projects and initiatives that have financial implications.
• Contribute to the financial success and stability of the organization by providing accurate and timely financial information.
• Review JE, reconcile accounts, and verify the accuracy of financial transactions. Monitor the general ledger for any discrepancies and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Oversee the management of remaining accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for daily operations and strategic investments.
• Ensure corporate tax and VAT declaration and payments.
• Involved in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department.
• Lead accountants, ensuring efficient workflow, timely completion of tasks, and adherence to accounting principles and standards.
• Participate in continuous improvements to enhance financial reporting capabilities.
• Close collaboration with shared service center.
• Assign responsibilities, provide guidance, support, and conduct performance evaluations for the team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and provide accurate financial information for decision-making.
• Maintaining existing internal accounting policies and creating new policies as needed
• Stay updated on accounting regulations and standards, such as generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Asses financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the financial stability of the organization.
• Coordinate and complete annual statutory, customs and tax audits, provide recommendations, improve procedures and initiate corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Implement and follow control procedures to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in local regulatory requirements, such as tax laws, financial reporting standards, and industry-specific regulations. Enhance way of working and local procedures to meet updated requirements.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will be a collaborator and a true team player that like to coach, support and help others and naturally builds cross functional networks and relationships.

You will work closely with local accountants in PL, HU, CZ, SK and consultants in HUB ensuring cross-collaboration with Shared Service Center.

In addition, you will collaborate with other accounting managers and senior accountants across countries in HUB East Europe, ensuring cross-collaboration for accurate, compliant and efficient HUB accounting process.

You will report to HUB East Europe Accounting Manager.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have at least 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in retail business or a similar sector (FMCG).
• You possess strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• You have strong knowledge of accounting concepts, accrual accounting and revenue recognition.
• You have solid understanding of tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies.
• You are familiar with tax planning, tax returns, deductions, credits to effectively manage the organization's tax obligations.
• You possess knowledge of audit processes and internal controls to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with financial regulations. Understanding of internal control framework, performing internal audits and implementing procedures to safeguard assets and prevent fraudulent activities.
• You have ability to uphold deadlines while managing multiple tasks with accuracy.
• You have excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are a plus.
• You are proficient in accounting software, preferably SAP and Trintech Cadency
• You hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with a preference for a master’s degree combined with equivalent experience in accounting.
• You are a Certified accountant.

And you must be:

• Communicative – confident and able to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders including the ability to plan and execute activities clearly.
• Structured – Proactive in planning operational activities to ensure calendar deadlines.
• Thorough – High attention to detail and accuracy by being thorough in operational activities.
• Analytical – Ability to analyse process flows and data outputs to recognize steps to take.
• Flexible and adaptable – Open minded and always prepared for new changes and opportunities.
• Decisive and action oriented – Pro-active, solution orientated and driven persona.
• High emotional intelligence, including empathy, self-awareness, and adaptability.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits and extensive development opportunities around the globe.

Additionally, what’s in it for you:

• Working mode: 4 days from office / 1 day flexible.
• Lunch card with a monthly top-up of PLN 200 for food outlets.
• 25% staff discount for you and one family member across all H&M Group brands – in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET).
• H&M HIP incentive program.
• Referral bonus for recommending externally hired colleagues (from PLN 480 to PLN 1,200 gross, depending on the position).
• Co-financed private medical care.
• Co-financed access to either a Multisport Card or a Medicover Sport Card.
• Co-financed access to the Multilife Platform, offering psychological and dietary consultations, language courses, and more.
• Access to the MyBenefit platform.
• Occasional coupons and bonuses throughout the year.
• Compensation for prescribed corrective glasses.
• Additional day off (jubilee).
• Educational Learning Studio platform, including LinkedIn Learning.

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.

This is a full-time role, based on a local contract in Warsaw, Poland.

If you feel that this is an opportunity that will drive you, please apply with your CV in English no later than 20 November 2026. Due to data privacy policies, we only accept applications via our career page.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

• We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.