Come Innovate Motion with Us
As our European Finance Shared Service Center in Hatvan continues to grow, we are expanding our General Ledger team and looking for new colleagues to support the accounting activities of several Johnson Electric entities across Europe, including Switzerland and Poland.
Depending on the scope, you will take ownership of General Ledger accounting and closing activities for one of our European entities, working in an international environment and collaborating closely with finance teams and business stakeholders across countries.
Your responsibilities will be to:
- Perform end-to-end General Ledger accounting activities under IFRS
- Ensure compliance of bookings with accounting principles, internal and external regulations
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year end closing activities for the European entity within your scope
- Contribute to accurate and timely financial reporting packages
- Work closely with AR, AP, and Controlling during closing cycles.
- Support fixed assets and inventory accounting activities
- Ensure deadlines are met and high quality of data is provided
- Participate in internal and external audit processes
Our requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
- Certified accountant qualification (or equivalent professional accounting certification) is required
- Solid General Ledger background with minimum 5 years’ professional experience in a relevant GL accounting position
- Fluency in English (spoken and written is essential)
- Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment
- Accuracy, ownership, and strong problem-solving mindset
Would be advantageous:
- Work experience in international business environment
- IFRS experience highly valued
- Oracle experience
What we offer:
- Hybrid working model with 2 days home office per week
- Competitive salary and benefits (cafeteria, annual bonus, travel support, etc.)
- Ownership of GL accounting processes for one of our European entities within an SSC setup
- Exposure to a highly international, IFRS-based environment
- Participation in ongoing process improvements and transition activities
- Opportunity to grow professionally in this independent, impactful role where your contributions drive business success.
Location: Hatvan, Hungary
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- Certified accountant qualification or equivalent professional accounting certification
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a relevant General Ledger accounting position
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment
- Accuracy, ownership, and strong problem-solving mindset
- Experience in an international business environment
- IFRS experience
- Oracle experience
Johnson Electric Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Health, dental, and vision options are accessible at several facilities, with baseline plans described as heavily subsidized or even low-to-no cost for some roles. Low employee co-pays are also noted in certain locations.
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Retirement Support — Company-matched 401(k) plans or pensions are highlighted as solid pillars of the package, supporting long-term financial security.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Shift premiums, paid breaks in some cases, and ample overtime opportunities enhance total earnings for many production and technical roles.
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What We Do
Johnson Electric is a global manufacturer of motion products, control systems, flexible interconnects, electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems, and related electromechanical components. Established in Hong Kong, the company serves more than 1,500 customers across automotive, industrial, medical, smart metering, appliances, home automation, power tools, and other markets. Its operations span 20 countries and four continents, supporting applications that improve movement, control, and connectivity.
