Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people.

At Ascensia, our values serve as the bedrock of our organization. They guide our decisions, actions, and interactions, shaping the culture we collectively foster.

Our Values include:

• Resilient Growth Mindset
• Executional Excellence
• Courageous Leadership
• Inclusive Collaboration

We believe that when we live our values authentically, both individually and as a team, we unlock our true potential and drive sustainable success.

Job title: Payroll Accountant

About the Opportunity: We’re looking for a Payroll Accountant to support end-to-end payroll accounting processes across multiple EMEA and APAC countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams, while supporting audits and driving insightful financial analysis. If you thrive in a dynamic, international setting and enjoy working with complex data and systems, this could be a great fit for you.

Location: Warsaw – hybrid – 2 days per week on-site presence required.

Please note that this role requires a candidate to be a holder of work permit & residency in Poland.

What you will do:

• Manage end-to-end payroll accounting for 26 EMEA and APAC countries, including monthly payroll file reviews, validation of pay elements, and accurate mapping to general ledger accounts.

• Prepare and post payroll journal entries, reconcile payroll-related GL accounts, and ensure accurate classification of compensation, benefits, taxes, and accruals in line with reporting timelines.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, resolving discrepancies, responding to auditor queries, and participating in audit calls.

• Deliver financial analysis on payroll-related accounts for balance sheet and income statement reviews, explaining variances and supporting Finance and Accounting teams.

• Maintain data integrity across ERP, Workday, and payroll systems, collaborate with HR Operations, Payroll, and IT, and provide backup support for Travel & Expense processes, including Concur administration.
  

What you need for success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting

• 2–3 years of experience in Accounting

• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Experience working with ERP systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel

• Customer-oriented approach with good judgment in managing exceptions and escalations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail

What we can offer you:

• Friendly team and a supportive work environment

• Employment contract with a hybrid work model

• One-time allowance for home office setup

• Monthly lunch card worth 320 PLN

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Life insurance and private medical care (Luxmed VIP package with dental coverage)

• Pension Plan (PPE) and Employee Assistance Program

• Multicafeteria benefits (e.g., sport card, cinema tickets)

• Access to LinkedIn Learning with a wide range of training courses

• Online language learning via eTutor

• Access to an audiobook platform
  

Total Rewards:

The gross monthly base salary range for this position is 7 800 PLN – 9 200 PLN. In addition, employees may be eligible for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 8% of annual gross base salary, in accordance with the Company’s bonus policy. Compensation within the range will be determined based on objective criteria such as relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Ascensia Diabetes Care Poland offers a wide range of benefits, including medical care, dental care, life insurance, private pension plan (PPE), lunch card and more.

Interview Process:

1. Initial Interview with Talent Acquisition Partner – an introduction to the role and a discussion of your background and experience.

2. Team Interview – meet the hiring manager and key team members to review your experience, approach, and ways of working.

3. Decision and Offer – we will share next steps, provide full details, and answer any questions you may have.

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TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.

Building an Inclusive Culture: We are a company that brings varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to inventing on behalf of all customers. Our diverse perspectives are enriched by many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and life experience. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging our unique perspectives to scale our impact and growth.