Job overview: As a Senior Accountant, you play a crucial role within the Finance Shared Service Centre team during a period of rapid growth. You ensure accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting and provide accounting support to various parts of the organization in Poland and across the wider AniCura Group. 

·        Your key responsibilities will include 

·        Own day-to-day accounting activities for clinic operations in Poland

·        Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

·        Prepare, review, and post journal entries in Oracle and group reporting systems (including inventory and bad debt)

·        Perform sales reconciliations, VAT settlements, and balance sheet reconciliations (BlackLine)

·        Partner closely with Controlling on financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts

·        Act as a trusted accounting advisor to clinic managers in Poland

·        Coordinate with external AP service providers and verify delivered services

·        Support statutory financial statements and tax reporting together with external advisors

·        Serve as the main point of contact for auditors, local authorities, and Group Finance stakeholders

·        Ensure compliance with AniCura Group accounting standards and support implementation of new policies

·        Monitor local accounting and regulatory developments in cooperation with advisors and SSC leadership

·        Lead, coach, and support junior accountants

·        Contribute to ad-hoc tasks and continuous improvement initiatives

Position requirements 

·        Academic degree in Accounting, Finance or a similar field 

·        5+ years of experience in accounting/finance within large, matrix organizations, Shared Service Centers and/or audit firms 

·        Proven experience in leading GL accounting processes, month/year-end closings, and working with Oracle ERP 

·        Fluent in English and German, able to work under time pressure, with advanced MS Office / Excel skills 

·        Experience in coordinating Junior Accountants is considered a plus 

·        Experience working within Oracle ERP is a must 

·        Advanced MS Office/Excel abilities 

As a person we believe you are:

·        Comfortable in a high-energy, fast-paced environment with shifting demands and able to effectively prioritize competing tasks 

·        Analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. 

·        With hands on and can-do approach 

·        An empathetic personality with interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills, used to work in a matrix organization 

·        Likely having a passion for pets 

Our offer:

·        Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to shape the future of veterinary care, together. 

·        An industry competitive salary and benefits package 

·        A stimulating work environment with good opportunities for personal development 

·        Freedom to take responsibility and the opportunity to influence. 

·        Flexible working hours, hybrid working, international, digital work environment. 

·        Learning and development opportunities 

·        The opportunity to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices. 

·        We are always open to a conversation to discuss your individual needs. 

About AniCura: 

AniCura is a family of well-known animal hospitals and clinics specialized in veterinary care for companion animals. AniCura provides modern, high-quality veterinary care for pets at over 500 practices 15 European countries and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. AniCura has a turnover of around $1B with the aspiration to expand business through a combination of organic growth and new hospital acquisitions. Every year, AniCura’s 12.000 passionate veterinary professionals attend to three million companion animal patients. Since 2018, AniCura has been a part of Mars Veterinary Health Europe, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. 

If this sounds like you 

Please contact Esther van Berkel, Group Corporate Recruiter, who will be happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through clicking the apply button below. 

AniCura is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.