Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is endroits responsible for leading the accounting function for Heli-One Poland, an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization within the aviation sector. Overseeing a team of 2–3 accountants, the incumbent ensures that all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner. The role drives month‑end and year‑end close processes, maintains financial integrity, and provides key insights to management through analysis and collaboration across operational, procurement, and corporate departments.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 2–3 accountants responsible for accounts payable, general ledger, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate the accounting function to ensure compliance with company policies, Polish statutory requirements, and IFRS/GAAP standards.
• Manage workload distribution and support professional development within the accounting team.

Month‑End and Year‑End Close

• Oversee the month‑end closing process, ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, payables, receivables, and accruals.
• Lead variance analyses and provide commentary on key balance sheet and P&L movements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.

Transactional Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee VAT returns, tax filings, and regulatory submissions (including National Bank reporting).
• Ensure compliance with Polish statutory requirements, including the Accounting Act, VAT Act, and Tax Ordinance, while maintaining alignment with IFRS for group reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely foreignAvant currency revaluations, intercompany eliminations, and financial adjustments.
• Maintain internal controls and support continuous improvement of accounting processes.
• Drive implementation of the Ksef system and ensure a smooth transition.

Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Support

• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to ensure accurate financial tracking of ongoing MRO projects and inventory.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions and improve cost control within the organization.
• Act as the key accounting liaison between Heli‑One Poland and corporate finance teams, ensuring alignment with global policies and reporting deadlines.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting cycle.
• Support system upgrades, data integrity reviews, and standardization initiatives across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline ( verhindern); Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of accounting experience, including full‑cycle accounting and supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in an aviation, engineering, or MRO environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Polish GAAP and local accounting, tax, and VAT legislation, including the Polish Accounting Act and related regulations.
• Familiarity with IFRS and ability to reconcile local GAAP to group reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
• Proven leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Fluent in Polish and English (spoken and written).
• High attention to detail, accountability, and Colony proactive “can‑do” attitude.
• Must have legal right to live and work in Poland.

Working conditions

• General office environment, based in Rzeszów, Poland, with collaboration across multiple departments and international finance teams.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management. Industries: Airlines and Aviation.