General Accounting Manager

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
General Accounting Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the accounting team,
• Deliver accounts for multiple legal entities,
• Design and manage accounting processes,
• Reconcile and validate invoices, inventory and fixed assets,
• Manage the month-end close process, journal entries and reconciliations,
• Ensure accurate financial records and tax reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including tax filings and financial disclosures,
• Identify and implement process improvements,
• Use technology and automation to streamline accounting processes,
• Ensure proper and timely VAT and CIT returns.

Internal Control Environment:

• Key Control Design, Testing and Risk Assessment,
• Perform RCSA in line with Company Policy,
• Manage Risk within responsibilities,
• Deliver audit trial and documentation for Key Controls,
• Ensure Internal control process follow company policies,
• Manage inventory of Fix Assets and Intangible assets,
• Review and improve internal controls,
• Monitor and update policies and procedures,
• Ensure Annual attestation of policies and procedures.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in similar positions is mandatory,
• University degree (Economics, Finance, and Accounting); Certified Accountant
• Fluent English in speaking and writing at least B2+
• Good knowledge of Polish Accounting Regulation and Tax,
• Ability to interpret tax regulations in the areas of VAT, CIT, PIT,
• Ability to learn / understand processes quickly and adhere to them accurately,
• Accounting experience in a multi-gap environment,
• Advanced use of MS office Excel,
• Experience working in different ERPs and understanding the logic,
• Highly organized and efficient, proactive approach to work,
• Excellent analytical skills and learning abilities,
• Good people management skills; good leader ‒ able to balance the operational work and leading and developing the team,
• Flexible approach with a strong team spirit,
• Experience with managing relationship with Outsourcing part of accounting process would be a plus.

Our offer:

• Full time employment contract
• Hybrid working model
• A convenient office location next to the Wilanowska metro station
• Benefits package (including Medicover, Multisport)
• 2 days for volunteering per year
• A friendly working atmosphere in a committed team:)
• A rich package of development and substantive training
• Professional development opportunities in an international environment

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.