zachodniopomorskie / Szczecin, Posejdon office building
Junior Accountant - Treasury and Payments Team
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We are the METRO Global Solution Center! Our motto, "We make it count," reflects our belief that accounting is more than just numbers - its about creating impactful solutions, driving meaningful change, and always counting for more. As a proud member of the METRO/MAKRO family, a leading international wholesaler with over 93,000 employees across 30+ countries, we are committed to excellence and innovation. Our inclusive and diverse community promotes collaboration, personal development, and dedication to achieving our goals together.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive accountant to join our Treasury and Payments operational team. In this role, you will be responsible to fulfill everyday operational activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role is great opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to the financial health of a dynamic and growing organization.
Join our team and experience the spirit of "We make it count."
Junior Accountant - Treasury and Payments Team
Workplace: Szczecin, Posejdon office building
Your main area of responsibility in this position will include:
- Work in area for Treasury:
- Monitor daily cash positions and forecast future cash needs.
- Execute cash management strategies.
- Prepare and analyze cash flow projections and reports.
- Oversee short-term investments and manage excess cash efficiently.
- Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to reconcile cash balances and resolve discrepancies.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate financial risks.
- Assist in the preparation of treasury-related financial reports for management.
- Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes affecting treasury operations.
- Support audits and compliance efforts related to treasury functions.
- Work in area for Outgoing payments:
- Process and manage all payment transactions accurately and timely.
- Coordinate with internal departments to resolve payment discrepancies and inquiries.
- Monitor and manage payment schedules and cash flow requirements.
- Assist in preparing financial reports related to payment activities.
- Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.
- Provide excellent customer service to external and internal stakeholders.
- Support the accounting team in various projects and tasks as needed.
- Onsite/Online participation in the transition projects: migration of the processes to Metro GSC, creation and update of migrated process documentation, support in back-up structure formation
- Collaborate with Process Owner team to follow standardization strategies, identify KPI opportunities, and ensure comprehensive standard implementation.
- Take part in process improvement projects to achieve productivity increase, operational excellence, and quality assurance.
We are inviting to this recruitment everyone who has:
- Proven experience (1+ years) in treasury management and payment processing roles.
- Familiarity with cash management practices and financial instruments.
- Willingness to participate in onsite/online transition projects as needed (Experience participating in transition or migration projects is a plus)
- Strong proficiency in financial software & Microsoft Excel (e.g., treasury management systems, ERP systems, SAP is a plus).
- Experience with cash flow forecasting and financial reporting tools.
- Knowledge of payment processing systems and compliance regulations.
- Understanding of market trends and regulatory changes affecting treasury operations.
- Familiarity with risk assessment techniques and financial risk mitigation strategies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and data management.
- Ability to contribute to process improvement initiatives and standardization strategies.
- Proactive and results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on industry best practices.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to provide excellent service.
We provide:
- Stability - the first contract is for 6 months, the next for an indefinite period, because we believe that you will stay with us for as long as possible.
- Tasks that matter - 84% of our employees consider their work to be important.
- Non-wage benefits - up to PLN 8,000 per year per person, including, among others, performance awards, holiday subsidies, money for holidays and culture, money for job referrals.
- Relocation package - PLN 6,000 to move to Szczecin.
- Professional training - in the fields of accounting, software - SAP, soft skills and language learning with a total value of up to PLN 10 000 per person per year.
- Free access to eTutor.
- Internationality - the languages you know are used by us every day, English is a must!
- Higher salary of PLN 400 to PLN 1,600 if you know an additional language.
- A clear career path - you can be promoted to a new position after just one year!
- Vertical and horizontal promotions, we regularly recruit internally - 78% of our Team Leaders come from internal recruitment and this number is constantly growing.
- Enhancing knowledge and experience in various areas.
- Support for ACCA students - including an extra paid day off for the exam and reimbursement of the ACCA exam costs, which guarantees you accounting certification.
- Good atmosphere - 78% of our employees consider the working atmosphere to be positive.
- Open working culture - your superiors are available to you, we focus on relationships and communication, we are all there for you.
- Team and company integrations after hours - 2 times a year you integrate with your team, 2 times a year with the whole company.
- Free breathing training worth up to PLN 2,100 per person per year - because your well-being is important to us.
- Private medical care and group insurance, also for family members.
- Subsidised sports card.
- Anniversary gifts such as a speaker or Kindle or annual prizes such as a PLN 2,000 voucher for whatever you want.
- Air-conditioned, green office in a state-of-the-art building in the city centre - you can reach us by public transport from any part of the city, avoiding traffic jams.
And, of course, free coffee and employee discounts to service outlets in the Posejdon office building.