Group Chief Accountant

R.Power is a leading independent renewable energy producer in Poland and other European markets: Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Romania. Since 2012, we have been at the forefront of the energy transition, offering solutions across the entire renewable energy value chain: developing, commercializing, and constructing renewable energy assets. Our portfolio includes photovoltaics (PV, our main technology), wind power, and large-scale energy storage systems (BESS). R.Power is one of the largest independent renewable energy companies in Europe. Due to the company’s growth, we are looking for:

Group Chief Accountant

Location: Warsaw

Responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

Responsible for the accurate, timely and efficient functioning of accounting across the Capital Group. This includes direct management of the accounting function for the Polish entities and oversight of the accounting services provided to foreign entities by local service providers.

The role combines ensuring the stability of day-to-day accounting processes and regulatory compliance with delivering an ambitious transformation agenda. That agenda covers standardisation, digitalisation, development of financial and accounting systems, and improvements to the way work is organised.

The position reports to the Finance Process Director and manages a team of approximately 20–25 people, including two Accounting Supervisors. The Group Chief Accountant acts as the chief accountant for the entire Group.

• Managing the Group’s accounting function , including direct responsibility for maintaining the books of account of the Polish entities and oversight of the accounting of foreign entities serviced by local service providers.
• Ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of accounting processes, including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, tax settlements, and the accounting recognition and reconciliation of payments.
• Managing the month-, quarter- and year-end close process , including the close calendar, account reconciliations, intercompany settlements, and ensuring the quality and timeliness of financial data.
• Ensuring consistent application of the Group’s accounting policy and compliance with Polish accounting regulations, IFRS and applicable local regulations, in cooperation with the Reporting Team and foreign service providers.
• Responsibility for preparing the standalone financial statements of the Polish entities and overseeing the timely preparation of local financial statements of foreign entities.
• Cooperating with the Reporting Team, which is responsible for consolidation and Group reporting, in particular by providing data, intercompany reconciliations and reporting packages, and by explaining accounting differences.
• Responsibility for tax compliance of the Polish entities , including the correct calculation of CIT and VAT, preparation and filing of tax returns, and fulfilment of record-keeping and reporting obligations.
• Overseeing the timeliness and accuracy of tax filings of foreign entities handled by local service providers, in cooperation with the internal tax advisory function and external advisors.
• Overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports, returns and information to external institutions, in particular the Tax Office (US), the Central Statistical Office (GUS) and the National Bank of Poland (NBP).
• Building and developing an effective internal control system over accounting processes, identifying accounting and tax risks, and implementing risk mitigation measures.
• Organising the work, developing the competencies and managing an accounting team of approximately 20–25 people, including direct management of two Accounting Supervisors, setting priorities and monitoring performance.
• Managing relationships with foreign accounting firms, including standardising requirements, defining schedules and SLAs, monitoring service quality and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Leading the transformation of the accounting function , including process standardisation and optimisation, automation of operational tasks, digitalisation of document workflows, and improvement of the close and reporting processes.
• Actively participating in projects to implement and develop ERP systems, electronic document workflow and tools supporting accounting, internal control and financial reporting.
• Coordinating standalone audits and cooperating with the Group auditor, tax advisors, public authorities and other external institutions.
• Overseeing the accounting aspects of payroll processes carried out by an external provider, in particular the correct recognition of payroll costs and settlements.
• Supporting the integration of newly acquired entities, reorganisation of the Group structure, and implementation of uniform accounting and process standards.
• Ongoing cooperation with the Finance Process Director, the CFO, and the Reporting, Controlling, Treasury, Tax, IR and IT teams , in particular regarding the quality of financial data, reporting processes, settlements, compliance, and the development of financial systems and processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in accounting, including several years in a management position in an organisation with a complex group structure, preferably in an international environment.
• University degree in a relevant field (finance, accounting, economics or related).
• Very good knowledge of Polish accounting and tax regulations , in particular CIT and VAT, and very good knowledge of IFRS.
• Practical experience in managing the full scope of accounting, including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, taxes, period-end close and statutory reporting.
• Experience in preparing standalone financial statements and knowledge of consolidation processes and Group reporting requirements.
• Experience in managing an accounting team through a management structure, with the ability to delegate responsibility, develop competencies and build employee engagement.
• Experience in overseeing the accounting of foreign entities or working with external accounting service providers in an international environment.
• Ability to design, standardise and improve accounting processes and to build effective internal control mechanisms.
• Practical experience in leading transformation projects , including automation and digitalisation of finance and accounting processes and implementation or development of ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage change effectively while ensuring continuity and high quality of ongoing operational processes.
• Experience in working with auditors, tax advisors and external institutions.
• Highly developed organisational skills, ability to prioritise, solve problems and work effectively under time pressure and reporting deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, independence and ownership of the quality of financial data.
• Ability to build effective cooperation with other finance, business and IT functions.
• Very good command of English, both spoken and written, enabling day-to-day work in an international environment.

Nice to have:

• Experience in the energy sector, renewables, infrastructure, or an organisation with an extensive structure of project companies (SPVs).
• Knowledge of accounting issues related to investment projects, project financing, cost capitalisation, fixed assets and asset impairment.
• Experience in groups reporting on a stock exchange or preparing for stock-exchange reporting.
• Experience in integrating new entities, reorganisations and harmonising accounting processes in an international capital group.
• Professional qualifications, e.g. certified auditor (statutory auditor), ACCA or equivalent.

We offer

• Employment based on your preferred form of cooperation (B2B or employment contract).
• Attractive bonus scheme.
• Work in a leading company in the renewable energy sector in Poland and Europe – together, we contribute to environmental protection.
• “R.Power University” – a training program for employees at all organizational levels.
• An attractive employee benefits package, including Luxmed medical care and a Multisport card (after 3 months period).
• Hybrid work (4 days in the office + 1 day remotely – after 3 months period).
• Integration and sports budgets – we care not only for the environment but also for relationships and health!
• A modern office near the Politechnika metro station, with a well-equipped kitchen.
• Work in a place that values a positive atmosphere, growth, and good relationships.