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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. EF Education First scores B on the Alion truth index.

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EF Education First is an international education company founded in 1965 that runs language schools, educational tours, academic exchange programs, au pair and gap year programs and corporate language training. It operates schools and offices in more than 100 countries, with large teams in Boston, Zurich, London and São Paulo, and hires sales consultants, coordinators and digital marketing staff. The company is headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Job Summary

EF is looking for an experienced finance professional to join our international team as Accounting Manager. You will take direct ownership of monthly close, statutory accounting, tax compliance, and process improvement, working closely with our finance operations team, business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, and external advisors.

This role offers full ownership for accounting outputs and is suited to someone who enjoys working in detail and owning the accuracy and completeness of financials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for several companies
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of trial balances, reconciliations, and monthly and year-end close
  • Support preparation of VAT, CIT, and statutory filings (in collaboration with external advisors)
  • Act as liaison to EF’s BPO provider for R2R, O2C, and P2P performance
  • Prepare audit materials and internal reports, ensuring compliance with EF’s internal control standards
  • Contribute to standardization, automation, and system rollouts
  • Work cross-functionally with regional, local, and centralized teams
  • Collaborate with the Regional Finance Leadership and Regional Operations Team

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of finance or accounting experience
  • Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
  • Strong technical understanding of accounting principles and controls
  • Solid understanding of Polish GAAP, VAT, and statutory requirements
  • Solid understanding of GAAP, VAT, and statutory requirements in Czech Republic, Slovakia, or other EU countries is an advantage
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, international environment with evolving processes
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership in a hands-on role
  • Fluent in English and Polish, both written and spoken
  • Proficiency in other European languages is highly desirable
  • Experience in a matrix organization and/or shared service environment

Why Join Us?

  • We are looking for someone who wants to grow within EF over the long term and take increasing ownership over larger scopes.

  • Opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function in a dynamic, international environment.

  • Supportive culture focused on professional growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Note: This role description is not exhaustive. Responsibilities and reporting lines may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Thank you for applying with your CV in English.

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