Accounting and Financial Reporting Expert

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Hybrid model: Hybrid model 3 days per week in the office /2 days for a parent of a child up to 4 years old

About the team:

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting Accounting and Financial Reporting Expert to join our Alternative Investments Team. The person filling this position will be responsible for stand-alone booking of accounting transactions and preparation of financial reporting package. As an Accounting and Financial Reporting Expert, you’ll report to Team Leader based in Cracow who will support you in your daily activities. The position requires the ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of the general ledger accounting system.
 

In our team, you will be responsible for:

• Month-end closing preparation
• Preparing/reviewing accounts reconciliations
• Preparing/reviewing monthly/quarterly/annual reporting including financial and regulatory
• Preparing/reviewing annual statutory financial statements
• Developing and maintaining working familiarity with applicable laws, regulations and interpretations governing financial statements and disclosures
• Ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all tasks
• Acting as a point of contact for stakeholders
• Providing support for external audits

What we’re looking for:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in finance industry, accounting, or audit background
• University degree in Accounting / Finance or gained through experience is an asset
• Proven accounting, statutory reporting and analytical skills
• Excellent computer (MS Office) and interpersonal skills
• Very good English
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to work accurately while meeting strict deadlines

What we offer:

• To encourage cultural awareness and philanthropy, BBHers have 1 Culture Celebration Day and 1 Community Service Day in addition to their paid standard vacation allowance
• Private medical care
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - offering independent and confidential counselling services for you and your family. You can get support for topics including family, marriage and relationships, finances, and legal issues.
• Professional trainings and qualification support
• Wellbeing Program
• Online Social Fund benefit platform
• Social, sport and integration events
• Onboarding Program for new hires

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.