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FlixBus is seeking an Operational Accountant to oversee accounting and financial operations for Western Europe (France, Benelux, Iberia), based in Warsaw. You will be responsible for group-level finance operations with local statutory and tax requirements, working closely with the Sofia-based accounting hub and shared service centers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee accounting and financial operations for Western Europe in collaboration with the Sofia accounting hub
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including balance sheet reviews and reconciliations
- Prepare and review financial statements under local GAAP and IFRS, including IFRS mappings and adjustments
- Act as key contact for auditors and respond to headquarters requests on reporting, accounting, and tax matters
- Coordinate local tax compliance (corporate tax, VAT, other local taxes) with external advisors, ensuring adherence to group guidelines and local requirements
- Contribute to the harmonization, improvement, and automation of finance and tax processes across Europe
- Partner closely with FP&A, Billing, operational teams, shared services, and local stakeholders to ensure accurate financial treatment and effective collaboration
You should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting firm (audit, accounting, or advisory) with strong foundations in accounting and financial statements. Exposure to multinational environments and/or IFRS is a strong advantage. You must be comfortable working with complex business and financial flows, balancing group standards with local requirements, with a strong analytical mindset and high attention to detail. Knowledge of Portuguese/French GAAP, accounting and tax regulations is a strong plus. Proficiency in Excel and fluency in English are required; French or Portuguese language skills are considered an advantage.
FlixBus offers a dynamic work environment with competitive pay and strong growth opportunities. Benefits include 12 free Flix vouchers plus 12 discount vouchers for friends and family, a hybrid work model with office-first culture but flexibility to balance work and life, wellbeing support including confidential 1:1 counselling and stress management, and learning and development opportunities including language classes and training.
