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GL Accountant (Polish & English Speaking)

The role of the GL accountant (Sr. Associate I, Accounting & Reporting) reports to the GL Manager in the AGS Warsaw center. The GL Accountant s primary responsibility is to apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Responsible for accounting requirements for assigned areas to be completed timely and accurately. Perform the respective analysis and follow up with the countries on issues, items to be resolved in relation with the General Ledger accounting.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Drives proactively with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting is accomplished within prescribed deadlines and in accordance with IFRS / Alcon Manual of Accounting (AMA) and local legal requirements
Prepare accurate and robust monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations, including analyses for balance sheet reviews
Prepare accurate journal entries in a timely manner
Ensure the revenue recognition is in accordance with the IFRS / AMA requirements
Collaborate proactively with key stakeholders, including Finance colleagues and Regional Financial Reporting and Accounting. Communication with these stakeholders is appropriate and timely when questions regarding accounting/reporting matters arise.
Understand impacts to the general ledger for assigned areas due to other intra- and inter-departmental transactions and activity from other functional departments

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent experience
About 2 years of relevant experience in GL area, SAP
Experience working with shared services is preferred
Very good command of English & Polish
Ability to apply accounting practices
Very good analytical skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work in strict deadlines
Positive attitude with a focus on continuous process improvement

What we can offer you:

Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues from all over the world
Attractive benefits package (private medical care, group insurance, lunch card, transportation allowance, pension plan, Multisport/cultural card, Alcon products for you and your significant other)
Attractive compensation package (including bonus scheme) + language allowance
Employment contract, full‑time position
Hybrid work possibilities (3/2/weekly)
Modern office with many facilities inside located at NewCity building, 15 Marynarska Street, Warsaw

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About Us

At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.