Cisco Accountant / Entity Accounting Lead 

Poland, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Krakow 

693592277

Your Impact

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Statutory & Tax Compliance:Spearhead all statutory and tax compliance efforts, expertly managing outsourced service providers, ensuring impeccable General Ledger accuracy (US to local GAAP), and serving as a vital liaison with local authorities.
• Lead Audit Engagements:Take charge of all compliance-related activities for both critical internal and external audits, ensuring seamless processes and successful outcomes.
• Master Financial Reporting & Close:Collaborate strategically with Process Leads and the P&L Manager to guarantee precise end-to-end entity figures, playing a crucial role in the efficient month-end close and global consolidation.
• Champion Issue Resolution & Insights:Act as a primary escalation point, adeptly resolving complex financial issues, and conducting insightful periodic balance sheet and business unit reviews to drive clarity and improvement.
• Cultivate Strategic Partnerships:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven Experience:A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting operations.
• Accounting Mastery:Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles, with a solid understanding of US GAAP being a significant advantage.
• Academic Foundation:A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Tech Savvy:Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional Communicator:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Global Acumen:Experience navigating diverse geographic and cultural landscapes, managing cross-regional delivery.
• Adaptability:A knack for quickly interpreting and applying local and GAAP-specific accounting requirements.
• Collaborative Spirit:Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• System Proficiency:Familiarity with Hyperion and Oracle systems.
• Project Leadership:Experience in program and project management.
• Empathetic Communication:The ability to communicate effectively, actively listen, and deeply understand stakeholder concerns.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset:A proactive drive to identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strategic Business Partner:Strong business understanding and acumen, enabling you to act as a true financial partner.
• Process Orientation:Comfort and effectiveness in working within formal processes for issue resolution.
• Flexibility:Willingness to undertake occasional travel to ensure regional compliance.
• Professional Certification:An achieved or part-achieved professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA).