Portfolio Accountant

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John Deere Bank S.A. is one of the European branches for John Deere Financial, along UK, Spain, Germany, and Luxembourg. The primary activity is providing financial services to customers and dealers who want to finance John Deere equipment.

In our financial department, you can expect an international team with a global presence in a highly collaborating network using benchmark processes and systems (e.g., SAP ERP) to support the business objectives. Our teams are working in an innovative environment where new ideas (e.g., artificial intelligence) and continuous process improvements are appreciated and promoted. We provide the best solutions and opportunities for our employees with high engagement toward creative thinkers with outstanding financial expertise.

Due to the development of John Deere Bank in Poznań, we are currently seeking candidates for the position of:

Portfolio Accountant
Poznań,Poland

Your responsibilities:

In your role as a Portfolio Accountant, you will be responsible for retail operations in one of our countries, which involve performing various moderately complex professional accounting assignments that require knowledge of the business unit, company policies, and accounting theory. This includes managing the proper valuation and accounting of the portfolio, supporting the development and growth of portfolio products, and serving as a subject matter expert. You will also coordinate, prepare, and analyze financial information and reports that provide summary insights for management to support company financial decision-making.

In addition, you will:

• Prepare and deliver accurate and insightful financial reports to stakeholders.
• Calculate company revenue.
• Manage cash operations, including, cash posting, reconciliation, and allocation to contracts.
• Participate in monthly financial closings in compliance with US GAAP for John Deere Financial and its branches/subsidiaries.
• Prepare or oversee statistical files.
• Prepare financial reports such as the Day 7 SEC Info Request, FFIEC 009 – Country Exposure Report, and others.
• Calculate income for specific portfolio products.
• Calculate provisions and accruals, conduct accounting entries in Oracle Financials, and ensure proper reporting.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, including intercompany and cash transactions.
• Support external, internal, and SOX audit processes by providing data, files, and guidelines.
• Act as one of the primary contacts for key portfolio topics with internal departments, internal and external auditors, and other finance teams.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support various projects and initiatives.

Our requirements:

• Good knowledge of accounting principles, including financial statement analysis, reconciliations, and operational accounting
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Audit—or equivalent business experience—with at least three  years of experience
• An effective communicator in English, both written and verbal, who thrives on challenges and enjoys contributing to a global, interdisciplinary team environment
• Solid experience and proficiency in the business use of MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Strong analytical skills and affinity for numbers
• Accuracy, reliability, and consistency in task execution
• Solution-oriented and result-driven mindset
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to evolving digital tools and advanced technologies, including AI solutions
• Ability to work with data and draw conclusions from it
• Ability to plan and execute tasks independently
• Good communication and relationship-building skills, flexibility, and a team-player attitude

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Oracle Financial
• Power Query
• SAP
• Finance experience such as banking, retail credit, analysis, or underwriting
• German, Spain or Italian language

What we offer:

• Employment contract.

• Strong support for work-life balance, including flexible working hours (start time between 7:00 and 10:00 AM) and a hybrid work model at Business Garden in Poznań
• Opportunities for professional development within the company, with strong support for internal career growth
• Employee referral program
• Additional vacation days based on length of employment
• Holiday allowance when taking at least 2 weeks off
• Daily use of a foreign language in a friendly international working environment
• Private medical care, life insurance, sports card, meal allowance, language courses, a social fund budget, and various additional fun events in our office
• Free access to our e-learning platform, featuring over 1,000 courses.

Please attach an English version of your CV.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a qualified individual with disability.