Accountant

Job description

The role

As we continue to scale our operations in Poland, we are transitioning our finance functions from a shared support model in the headquarters to dedicated local experts. We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Accountant to take ownership of our day-to-day financial operations. You will be the “engine room” of our Polish entity’s finance department, ensuring everything from payroll to intercompany recharges runs with precision.

What you’ll do

Financial Operations & Cash Management

• Cash Flow & Banking: Lead daily cash management activities and perform meticulous bank reconciliations.
• Payroll Accounting: Manage the payout process and ensure accurate accounting of payroll entries, working closely with HR and external providers.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain the GL, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional communication with third-party vendors and service providers.

Reconciliations & Compliance

• Balance Sheet Integrity: Conduct monthly Balance Sheet (BS) reconciliations to ensure full transparency and accuracy of our financial position.
• Tax Data Delivery: Prepare and deliver data packages for VAT and CIT declarations to ensure compliance with Polish tax regulations.
• Intercompany: Manage intercompany recharges and reconciliations within the global HelloFresh Group.

Reporting & Analysis

• Ad Hoc Requests: Provide flexible support for ad hoc reporting requests from the local management team or Global HQ.
• Audit Support: Assist in year-end audit processes and internal control reviews.

What you’ll bring

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in accounting, ideally within an international fast-paced environment (e.g., FMCG, E-commerce, or Big 4)
• Technical Skills: Strong command of IFRS and Polish GAAP. Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP or Microsoft Dynamics), familiarity with Oracle Fusion is a plus; High proficiency in spreadsheet operations (e.g. MS Excel, Google Spreadsheets)
• Language: Fluent in English and Polish (written and verbal) is essential for collaboration with both local and global teams
• Mindset: You are a “self-starter” who thrives in a transition environment. You enjoy building processes rather than just following them
• Eager in self-education in modern tools and technologies and adoption for own work environment
• Team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humor

What we offer

Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.

• Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.
• Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
• Invest in your growth with an annual learning & development budget, German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy.
• Plus, we’ve got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our ²⁴⁄₇ gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it’s a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!

Are you up for the challenge?

Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.

After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.