For our Client, an international company from the retail sector, we are looking for an experienced GL Process Manager who will take responsibility for a growing General Ledger team and play a key role in structuring, stabilizing and improving accounting processes within a dynamic SSC environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys change, transformation and process improvement, and who can combine strong people management skills with a strong focus on process excellence.
GL Process Manager (m/f)
GL Process Manager (m/f)
Work place: Gdańsk
Ref. no 94/9/2026/AK/13988/5303
Requirements
- several years of people management experience within an SSC/GBS environment,
- strong background in General Ledger/Accounting/R2R,
- proven experience in process transitions, migrations and stabilization,
- strong understanding of accounting processes and controls,
- comfort working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment,
- strong track record in team management and people development,
- ability to structure processes, set priorities and effectively drive change,
- experience with month-end/year-end closing, reconciliations and financial reporting,
- experience working with internal and external auditors,
- degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field,
- fluent English.
Responsibilities
- managing a GL team,
- responsibility for team structure, workload, capacity planning and people development,
- ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of GL processes,
- overseeing month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities,
- monitoring KPIs and SLAs and driving continuous improvement,
- supervising key General Ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations,
- ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data,
- overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of outstanding items,
- supporting accounting and reporting processes across multiple countries,
- supporting internal and external audits and internal control processes,
- ensuring compliance with accounting policies, procedures and internal controls,
- identifying opportunities for process standardization, automation and optimization,
- leading and coordinating process transitions and migrations,
- ensuring successful stabilization of newly transitioned processes,
- managing escalations and ensuring process continuity and stability,
- driving process improvement and transformation initiatives,
- building strong relationships with international stakeholders and local finance teams.
We offer
- stable employment based on an employment contract (Umowa o Pracę) in a rapidly growing company,
- access to breakfasts, fresh fruit, great coffee and on-site lunches available for a small monthly fee,
- private medical care provided by Medicover,
- all necessary work equipment, including a laptop and business phone, with the option to use them for private purposes,
- access to a Multisport card and group insurance on preferential terms,
- employee discounts on purchases,
- flexible working hours – the possibility to start work between 7:00 and 9:00,
- a well-structured onboarding and induction programme.
