Are you ready to be part of a global leader in the FMCG industry, with a legacy built on innovative and iconic brands? Our client, an American, dynamic and forward-thinking company based in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant - ANZPI to join their team. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in a culture that values family, fosters growth, and offers stability for long-term success. Join a company that combines its strong heritage with a passion for shaping the future and help drive excellence within an industry leader.

This India-based role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records for Global Travel Retail (GTR), New Zealand, and Australia, in compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, tax regulations, and B-F internal policies. Key responsibilities include providing accounting and compliance guidance, leading system implementations, managing special projects, and adopting new accounting standards. Additionally, this position will support Regional Controllers with process improvements and ad hoc analysis for these markets.

Your Role in the Spotlight:

Integrity of Financial Records

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial data for New Zealand/Pacific Islands, including a newly acquired entity.
• Handle daily accounting tasks (journal entries, ledger reconciliations, tax compliance, month-end close) for New Zealand.
• Collaborate with GTR Finance and local teams to address accounting issues and provide guidance.
• Support tax and statutory compliance in Australia.
• Provide accounting support to the Australian business in partnership with key stakeholders.

Analysis & Business Partnering

• Assist the Regional Controller with financial performance analysis and process improvement.
• Work closely with Corporate Tax, Legal, Treasury, and international accounting teams.

Internal Control

• Monitor internal control effectiveness, ensuring compliance with policies and segregation of duties.

Organizational & People Management

• Provide leadership, direction, and development for direct reports.
• Ensure adherence to the B-F Code of Conduct and corporate/local policies.

Special Projects

• Lead the integration of a newly acquired New Zealand business.
• Drive process improvements and initiatives in assigned markets.
• Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Support ad hoc functional or regional requests.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• 4-5 years of local experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience using Google Sheets, Docs and Slides.
• CA/CPA Qualified.
• Strong Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and local tax regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and trust.
• Experience in the FMCG or liquor industry (preferred).
• People management experience (preferred).

What is Offered:

Competitive pay structures that recognize both individual and company performance, along with a range of premium benefits, some of which are outlined here. The rest can be discussed over a coffee conversation:

• Private medical insurance including OPD, hospitalization, and maternity with a group policy for employees and eligible dependents. Coverage up to INR 500,000 borne by the company.
• 18 days of earned leave per fiscal year, with an accumulation of up to 30 days, if not used.
• Seven days of casual leaves and seven days of sick leaves per fiscal year.
• Five additional days of leave for bereavement, own wedding, or educational purposes.