Accounting Specialist

SpainGermanyPolandOn-siteSeniorMiddle

Location: Come and join us in Warsaw, Berlin, Hamburg or Barcelona!

At Freenow by Lyft, we are on a mission to empower smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive.

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support accounting operations within a dynamic business environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of our financial processes.

YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:

You take ownership of the accounting processes for one international subsidiary, working closely with local advisors and external service providers.
You are responsible for preparing monthly group reporting, coordinating intercompany transactions, and meeting challenging deadlines without compromising quality.
You ensure the timely and high-quality preparation of annual financial statements for the subsidiary, in close cooperation with our tax advisors, while also managing the annual external audit.
You serve as the key point of contact between the local operational teams and the Group Consolidation Team, ensuring that financial data supports effective business decision-making.
You will play a central role in the medium-term transition of accounting functions from external to in-house operations.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

You hold a degree in economics, accounting, or a comparable qualification.
You have relevant professional experience in accounting (typically corresponding to 3-5 years), with exposure to Polish entities.
You possess strong knowledge of local Polish accounting standards, supported by analytical thinking and a strong grasp of financial data.
You demonstrate a high level of ownership and responsibility in your area of work, with a structured, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage fast-close processes within an international group.
You are proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, and have experience working with common accounting software (e.g., Business Central, CCH Tagetik).
Fluency in English and Polish is required due to regular interaction with local stakeholders and internal teams.