Statutory and Tax Senior Accountant / Statutory and Tax Lead
About the job
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our European Statutory and Taxation Accounting Team. This role will be responsible for preparation of local, statutory financial statements, external audit, direct tax accounting, reporting and compliance, relationships and interactions with authorities. This position will serve as a key contact for local finance professionals within Ecolab and our external advisors.
What You Will Do
- Prepare annual statutory financial statements and support the external statutory audit process for European entities
- Aided by external tax service provider and in coordination with the Global Tax Reporting team - deliver income tax accounting and reporting as well as annual tax returns
- Gather additional tax and statutory information as required by various departments
- Responsible for income tax payments and related accounts
- Assist with interactions with authorities in coordination with local teams
- Partner with other members of the Finance Organization (Transfer Pricing, Planning & Analysis, GL Accounting, Treasury, Legal Department, others) and with external advisors to ensure new accounting, business, statutory or tax developments are properly incorporated into statutory financial statements and CIT returns
- Actively support the introduction of automation, standardization and new technologies for in-scope processes
- Deliver ad-hoc tax and statutory reporting projects and requests
- Reports to Statutory and Tax Accounting Manager
Who Are We Looking For
- Candidates holding a higher education degree, preferably in accounting, taxation or audit, taxation
- At least 3 years' experience in preparation and delivery of statutory financial statements and(under local GAAPs / UK GAAP / IFRS) /or income tax accounting experience; alternatively - experience as audit seniors (senior auditor)
- Experience in supporting annual statutory audits or local tax audits
- European language skills an advantage
- Knowledge of European GAAPs, UK GAAP, IFRS, income tax
- Understanding of income tax and tax accounting
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of German or Italian is considered an advantage.
What’s In For You
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sport cards)
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)
- Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds
- Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions
- Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression
- Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels
- Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback
- Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning
- Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow
- Social events such as family events and charity auctions.
- Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code)
- Parking space for cars and bikes
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.
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Skills Required
- Higher education degree in accounting, audit, taxation
- 3 years experience in statutory financial statements or income tax accounting
- Experience in supporting statutory audits or tax audits
- Knowledge of European GAAPs, UK GAAP, IFRS, income tax
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
