Professional summary

I’m an independent IFRS expert with 15+ years of experience in corporate reporting and technical accounting. I work with companies and audit firms, providing practical, focused remote support on complex IFRS application issues. Before going independent, I followed a traditional career path: starting as a Big 4 auditor and later moving into industry, where I held roles across technical accounting, corporate reporting and management.

Work experience

Independent IFRS Consultant

2021 – present

  • Provided expert technical advice on various IFRS accounting issues to companies and audit firms, notably in areas such as IFRS 18 adoption, lease accounting software development, business combination accounting, common control mergers, share-based payment awards, deferred tax calculation models, and impairment testing of non-financial assets.
  • External expert and contributing author at Croner-i.
  • Founder of IFRS Community (est. 2018), an online platform featuring knowledge base and forums for IFRS professionals.
  • Curator of Reporting Period (est. 2023) – your monthly IFRS briefing.

In-house IFRS Adviser, Orange’s Polish Division

2016 – 2021

  • Provided management with advice on a broad spectrum of accounting topics. Highlights include mergers and acquisitions (incl. BCUCC), joint ventures, impairment tests, C&L provisions, correction of accounting errors, factoring of trade receivables, restructuring, government grants, presentation of financial statements, and alternative performance measures.
  • Prepared comprehensive technical accounting position papers for auditors.
  • Assisted in the adoption of IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.

Consolidated Financial Reporting Manager, Orange’s Polish Division

2011 – 2016

  • Managed key financial reporting processes, including month-end close and preparation of consolidated financial statements published on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, along with internal financial reporting for key stakeholders.
  • Served as the primary liaison with external auditors throughout statutory audits.
  • Led and developed a team of five IFRS and consolidation experts.

Trainer, PwC Academy

2011 – 2012 (contract role)

  • Delivered accounting training courses to new recruits in PwC’s audit department and service delivery centre.

Group Reporting Expert, Orange’s Polish Division

2009 – 2011

  • Prepared primary financial statements and selected explanatory notes under IFRS.
  • Prepared accounting documentation for auditors.
  • Managed manual consolidation adjustments and intercompany reconciliation.

Bank Accounting Specialist, Allianz Bank

2008 – 2009

  • Developed accounting policies under IFRS for the newly established bank.
  • Provided subject matter expertise during accounting software tests.

Audit Associate, PwC Poland

2007 – 2008

  • Participated in audit teams, primarily in the financial services industry.
  • Acted as a senior in charge of audits for small entities.
  • Audit intern in 2006.

Certifications and education

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

2016 – present

  • ACCA Member since 2016.
  • Fellowship (FCCA) since 2021.

Polish Chamber of Statutory Auditors

2007 – 2011

  • Successfully passed all exams for a statutory auditor.

Nicolaus Copernicus University

2002 – 2007

  • Earned a Master’s Degree in Accounting.
  • Winner of the national accounting contest ‘Moneta Platina’, organised by Deloitte.
  • Active member of the Accounting Society.

In my free time…

  • I play competitive table tennis at a local club. My setup is an all-wood Primorac blade with Tenergy 05 rubbers.
  • I also enjoy listening to podcasts. My favourites are Plain English with Derek Thompson and the Lex Fridman Podcast.