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This position reports to:
Finance Manager__
The work model for the role is: hybrid. #LI-Hybrid
Key responsibilities
You will be mainly accountable for:
Perform general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
Support to fulfill internal controls and audit requirements through effective documentation and control execution.
Monitor financial data quality, investigate discrepancies, and drive resolution of accounting issues.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process harmonization, and finance digitalization projects.
Support finance transformation projects, including company code mergers and related data and process harmonization activities.
Qualifications for the role
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (IHK Bilanzbuchalter for Germany)
Experience in general accounting and financial reporting
Knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Fluent in English - written and spoken, German language skills are a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to work effectively in project and transformation environments
Benefits
Retirement Plan
Employee Share Acquisition Plan
Flexible Work Practices
Job Bike
Canteen
Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; IHK Bilanzbuchhalter qualification for Germany
- Experience in general accounting and financial reporting
- Knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
- Fluent written and spoken English
- German language skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in project and transformation environments
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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