Location
PolandRate
Years of experience
11+About
I am a highly skilled Payroll and GL Accountant with over 8 years of experience in financial accounting, specializing in payroll processing, general ledger reconciliation, and tax analysis. My expertise includes advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and SAP, as well as strong working knowledge of Oracle. I have successfully managed balance sheet account reconciliations, prepared journal entries and accruals, and provided comprehensive support for both internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with company policies and accounting standards. My professional journey has included significant roles at Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., where I have been responsible for global payroll tax analysis, indirect cost variance analysis, and the preparation of employee benefit schedules. At RWE GBS Polska and IBM BTO Business Consulting Services, I gained valuable experience in VAT return preparation, GL account reconciliation, and the migration of GL processes. With a strong educational background, including a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from AGH University of Science and Technology, I am committed to leveraging my skills in finance and accounting to drive organizational success.Tech Stack
Accounting, Microsoft Teams, MS Office, Oracle, SAP, SAP ERP, SharePointExperience
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel), SAP (including Business Warehouse), and Oracle, with a strong ability to handle complex financial data and systems.
- Provided robust support for internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting standards, and facilitating smooth audit processes.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements, journal entries, and accruals, as well as generating ad hoc reports for management.
- Managed VAT return preparation, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat for various European markets, ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations.
- Successfully migrated GL processes from Germany to Poland, improving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including tax departments and corporate teams, to support financial processes and ensure seamless operations across the organization.
Employment history
• Performed balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Prepared journal entries and accruals, and conducted comprehensive global payroll tax analysis and reconciliation to maintain accurate financial records.
• Initiated and followed up on corrections in Oracle, ensuring data integrity and accuracy across financial systems.
• Provided essential support for internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with company policies and relevant accounting requirements.
• Implemented internal controls, monitored balance sheet accounts, and analyzed indirect cost variances to identify and address discrepancies.
• Prepared ad hoc reports and conducted detailed financial analysis as requested by management, delivering actionable insights for decision-making.
• Developed and maintained employee benefit schedules, and performed payroll Gross to Net tie-outs to ensure correct payroll processing.
• Supporting the corporate team in various processes, including journal entry preparation, Legal Fees Oracle check, Performing balance bank confirmations.
• Executed month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in line with company policies.
• Reconciled and cleared general ledger accounts, maintaining accuracy and consistency across financial records.
• Supported the tax department in the preparation of VAT returns for the German market, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
• Compiled and submitted the EU Sales List for the German market, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of cross-border transactions.
• Managed incoming and outgoing payment processes, ensuring efficient cash flow and accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Led the migration of general ledger processes from Germany to Poland, successfully completing the transition within a three-month timeframe, and ensuring seamless continuity of financial operations.
• Managed daily general ledger operations, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions.
• Prepared VAT returns and handled Intrastat reporting for the German market, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducted thorough reconciliation of general ledger accounts, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Executed month-end close activities for the general ledger, ensuring timely and precise financial reporting.
• Cleared general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies and ensuring consistency in financial data.
• Posted incoming payments to customers’ accounts, ensuring accurate and up-to-date account balances.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns, EC Sales Lists within Central Europe markets (Poland, Estonia, Latvia).
• Supervision of the documents dispatch to the affiliate in Portugal, support in preparation of Czech Republic VAT declaration.
• Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and reports, providing support in the analysis and interpretation of financial data for management review.
• Monitored and ensured the accuracy of intercompany transactions, facilitating proper allocation and reconciliation of costs between different business units.
• Collaborated with the accounts payable and receivable teams, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments, and resolving any discrepancies related to financial transactions.
• Processed and checked the correctness of incoming documents, ensuring they met company standards.
• Sorted and scanned documents, and contacted vendors and suppliers when invoices did not meet requirements.
• Archived documents systematically, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with record-keeping policies.
• Ensured the accuracy and completeness of processed documents, performing detailed reviews to verify compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinated with internal departments and external partners, facilitating the timely resolution of document-related issues.
Education history
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