Joanna Pełeszok

Various Roles to Operational Controller Poland

Nielsen Company

09.1998 - Current

Ensuring accounting functions work effectively and efficiently
Ensuring Polish legal entities adhere to statutory requirements (tax and legal compliance)
Preparation of financial statements according to Polish GAAP for Polish legal entities
Preparation reports for National Bank, Statistical Office, Tax office (VAT, CIT, WHT, other statutory reports)
Executing period closing: monthly, quarterly, yearly in accordance with corporate requirements for the local market (Quarter / Annual Management Packs)
Preparation of input for Quarterly Management Reporting Letter
Close cooperation, supervising and monitoring with the offshore Teams regarding entire accounting process including general ledger, accounts receivables, inventory, fixed assets, cash management
Supervision over accounts payable processes and taxes (direct / indirect)
Reviewing, investigating and preparing corrections to errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
Liaising with external and internal auditors, sharing relevant information with the auditors
Maintaining good relationships with third parties including financial institutions, auditors, tax authorities and other stakeholders
Adhering to Group Accounting Policy and Procedures for all accounting and reporting activities
Supervision over the correctness of tax settlements to Tax Office
Supervision over the proper circulation of accounting documents
Supervision, control and reconciliation of balances with contractors, the tax office, the Social Insurance Institution and other entities and other payroll related activities
Supervision over the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation and reporting Mandatory Disclosure Rules
Contracts reviews and approvals as Member of Management Board
Supervision over internal controls to make sure the proper controls are maintained, and they are in place
Support the business in terms of taxation, risk management evaluations, etc.