FA Accountant

Ready to take a fresh step in your career?

Perfetti Van Melle is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum, operating in more than 150 countries with over 18,000 employees .

Our brands—such as Mentos, Chupa Chups, Alpenliebe, Fruittella, Airheads, and Smint —bring smiles to millions of consumers every day.

We combine a passion for innovation with a commitment to quality, sustainability, and fun.

Our colleagues in the Finance team are eager to team up with you to make sure everyone can enjoy our delicious freshmakers and sweets every day.

Location: Warsaw, Poland (Hybrid) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Team: Record to Report (RtR), Finance Reporting to: SSC Manager Amercias BU

Where we need you:

As our RtR Fixed Asset Accountant , you will become part of our international Shared Services Center (SSC) , supporting fixed asset accounting for the USA and Canada .

Reporting to the SSC Manager Amercias BU , you will join an international Record to Report team located across Poland and the United States , working closely with colleagues from Finance, Operations and IT.

As part of our global SSC organization supporting Europe and North America, you will help ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls and continuous process improvement.

In this role, you will take ownership of the end-to-end accounting for fixed assets, ensuring the accuracy of the fixed asset register while supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.

You will also partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to maintain compliance with accounting standards and company policies in a dynamic multinational FMCG environment.

Your core responsibilities at a glance:

• Manage the complete fixed asset lifecycle , including acquisitions, capitalisations, transfers and disposals.
• Maintain the fixed asset register , ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Calculate and post depreciation in line with company policies and accounting standards.
• Perform monthly reconciliations between the fixed asset subledger and the general ledger.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities related to fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Prepare fixed asset reports , analyses and documentation for management and external auditors.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations and IT teams to ensure accurate asset tracking and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvements within the RtR process.

The ingredients of Perfetti Van Melle – is this your flavor?

We are Taste Makers in Candy!

As the third-largest confectionery company in the world—and the second in Europe—we're on a journey to become the best in making candy.

And we need great colleagues to make that happen.

What makes us unique

• Empowering – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you.
• Fun – A family-like culture, team events, and yes… a candy factory!
• Innovation – Active engagement in topics like health, sustainability and food safety.
• Dynamic – With operations in more than 30 countries and exciting new acquisitions, we're constantly evolving.

The ideal recipe for our new RtR Fixed Asset Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or CIMA is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on fixed asset accounting.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar.
• Solid understanding of fixed asset accounting , including capitalisation, depreciation, asset transfers and disposals.
• Good knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations and financial reports.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment .
• Fluent English , both written and spoken.
• Fluent Polish , both written and spoken.
• Flexibility to collaborate across different time zones , including occasional meetings outside standard business hours.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working model based in Warsaw.
• Annual bonus.
• Private medical care.
• Cafeteria benefits plan.
• Option to join additional insurance.
• Employee Pension Plan (PPE).
• Opportunity to work in a truly international environment with colleagues across Europe and North America.
• Career development opportunities within a global FMCG organization.
• Be part of a global company bringing joy through sweets!

Additional information:

• This role supports business operations across the USA and Canada .
• Flexibility to collaborate with colleagues working in US time zones is required, including occasional meetings outside standard local business hours.
• There may be occasional travel to the United States to support fixed asset audits at our facilities in Erlanger, Kentucky and Rockford, Illinois.

Want a taste of more?

If this role sounds like a sweet next step and you're ready to elevate our Finance team, we'd love to meet you!

At Perfetti Van Melle, we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity.

We create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to grow.

Ready to shape the future of sweets?

Apply now and help us create even more sweet moments!