Accuracy at Scale
1,500+ ledger entries posted annually in SAP with 99.5% accuracy, impacting EUR 50M in group financials, and 70+ balance sheet accounts reconciled monthly with clean audit results for 3 consecutive years.
Executive Profile
Accuracy, ownership and clarity
Finance is not just numbers. It is accuracy, ownership, and turning complexity into clarity.
Financial Controller with 10+ years of experience across legal entity reporting, GL accounting, financial analysis and statutory compliance in global organisations (KPMG, EY, Tate & Lyle, JLL, Genpact). Accurate and compliant reporting under US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP, while improving processes, strengthening controls and supporting audit readiness.
End-to-end reporting cycles managed, complex accounting discrepancies resolved, audits coordinated and month-end close activities optimised. Strong financial expertise combined with advanced ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Microsoft Dynamics, JDE) and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Current Role
- Accounting Stream Leader, Roquette, Warsaw, Poland, May 2026 to Present
- Background
- ex-Big4 (KPMG, EY) | ACCA Candidate
- Focus
- Statutory Reporting | US GAAP, IFRS and Local GAAP | SAP, Oracle HFM and BlackLine
- Location
- Lodz, Poland
- Education
- Master's Degree, Finance and Accounting, University of Lodz, 2013 to 2015
- Contact
- +48 697 161 863 | pjkotynia@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/pjkotynia
What Sets the Work Apart
Accuracy, control and calm under audit
Audit Readiness
Coordinated with 6 external audit teams and ensured 100% compliance during 6 regulatory audits covering EUR 95M in assets, and completed 24+ financial statements annually across 24 jurisdictions with a 100% on-time submission rate.
Continuous Improvement
Standardised workflows, process documentation and system enhancements that cut month-end close time by 15%, audit response times by 35% and manual input time by 6 hours per month.
Education
Academic background
2013 to 2015
Master's Degree, Finance and Accounting
University of Lodz
2014 to 2015
Postgraduate Degree, Audit and Internal Control (Erasmus+)
Instituto Superior Miguel Torga
2010 to 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Finance and Accounting
University of Lodz
2009 to 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Finance and Accounting
University of Bridgeport
2021 to 2022
Independent Accountant
Accountants Association in Poland (SKwP)
Candidate
ACCA (in progress)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certifications
Verified credentials
Independent Accountant (SKwP), IFRS Basics, World of Audit, Tax Academy and more, alongside ACCA candidacy in progress.
- Independent Accountant (SKwP)
- IFRS Basics (EY Academy of Business)
- World of Audit (KPMG)
- Tax Academy (Deloitte)
- VBA for Beginners
- Safe Start (Larry Wilson)
- CPR / AED (American Red Cross)
- TOEFL
Recognition
Awards and recognition
Top Performer Award, Wella Company (July 2022)
Honoured for exceptional performance in resolving critical technical issues related to the SAP kernel spin-off, ensuring minimal disruption and a smooth system transition.
Team Player Award, Tate & Lyle
Recognised at the conclusion of a complex collaborative project for outstanding teamwork, cross-functional communication and dedication to delivery.