GL/Financial Accountant

GL/Financial Accountant

Kraków

As GL/Financial Accountant for IG entities, you are part of a fast-growing fintech within a large and global financial group. You will help to fulfill IG entities’ financial, tax and regulatory obligations and learn more about requirements of an Investment Firm. While working within a global finance team, you will have the chance to enjoy the collaboration with many different and talented people.

So, who are we?

Hello, we're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your role in the Team

GL/Financial Accountant will be responsible for end-to-end processes within her/his responsibility. Ensuring that global and local accounting standards and policies are executed in timely and efficient manner. Working closely with senior members of the wider finance department within IG Group local and overseas offices to enhance financial procedures and streamline processes.

What you’ll do

• Prepare management and financial accounts along with review and oversight of the monthly results for IG Group entities

• Performing calculation, review and approval of accounting entries

• Ensure revenue and expenses are accurately recorded

• Management and coordination of indirect and operational tax related activities if required

• Prepare information for group reporting purposes in line with the agreed scope and inclusive of financial statements notes

• Maintaining a strong financial control environment including preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and controls

• Review procedures and recommend modifications to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Ensure compliance with Group Policies and IFRS by monitoring and implementing necessary adjustments

• Provide technical support and advice on accounting treatments to ensure accurate financial reporting

• Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

• Participate in the financial planning and management activities, including the budgeting and forecasting process

• Continuous improvement of processes and participation in improvement projects

• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the treasury, tax and finance operations team, and external stakeholders, including the external auditors

• Review of monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including accruals, prepaid, property, and inter-company accounts

• Setting up and maintaining the documentation around new processes built under own responsibility

• Driving forward and supporting the closure of any internal and external ad hoc requests Supporting the Group and European projects for the topics owned (i.e. remediation of Audit findings)

Who we’re looking for?

You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

We don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let’s raise the bar together.

You will be based in Krakow. We work closely with Market Makers, dealers, custodian, IT and Corporate Action teams based in London, Bangalore and Singapore.

What you’ll need for this role

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in GL/RtR

• Educational background - finance and accounting

• Very good understanding of financial processes, financial statements and risks related to balance sheet positions

• Advanced MS Excel skillsAccuracy, attention to detail and good analytical skills – the ability to seek and resolve daily financial and operational issues while focusing on addressing open issues independently and taking ownership to resolve matters

• You need to be a team player who likes to work in an international environment

• Excellent communication skills – the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues and stakeholders as well auditors

• Experience in international environment / corporations will be an asset

• Self-motivation and organization – the ability to manage your own time and task list effectively

• Fluent English

• Understanding of Polish GAAP and tax framework is an advantage

• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) will be an advantage.

How you’ll grow

When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job – we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities, and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we’ll support you all the way.

And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world’s best trading experience. We’d love to have you along for the ride.

The perks

It really is more than a job. We’ll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off… the list goes on.

• Hybrid working

• Home office equipment reimbursement

• Annual financial bonus

• Private medical cover for you and your family/partner (Medicover)

• Multikafeteria system (you can choose a multisport card, vouchers, etc.)

• Life insurance (Generali)

• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black, and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse, and inclusive culture

• Career-focused technical and leadership training in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform

• Well-being events as well as Employee Assistance Programme

• Summer picnic, New Year party and other social events

• 3 additional days off a year - 1 to celebrate your Birthday and 2 for voluntary work 😊

How you’ll work

We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it’s the best of both worlds.  This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection.

Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.

Ask our employees what their favorite thing is about working at IG, and you’ll hear an echo of ‘our culture’! That’s because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.

That’s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realize our vision and strategy by delivering at pace and championing the client in everything we do.

We also think hard about our ways of working as a company. At IG Group, we’ve set out five target behaviors that we expect everyone to strive to achieve in all that we do:

• Lead & Inspire: Leading teams in a way that drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm

• Think Big: We focus on the problems that most move the needle of commercial outcomes

• Champion the client: We always keep the client's needs front of mind and deliver as much value for them in all that we do

• Deliver at pace: We work to ensure nothing stands in the way of fast delivery of sustainable growth for our business

• Raise the bar: We raise the bar by taking ownership of outcomes and being accountable for making things better all across IG

Apply now!