Syntegon Telstar S.R.U is a company belonging to the Syntegon Group, which operates worldwide with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries.is a company belonging to the Syntegon Group, which operates worldwide.
As a brand specialising in the development of GMP consulting, engineering, construction and integrated process equipment projects, we serve companies linked to the life sciences market (pharmaceutical and biotechnology, healthcare, cosmetics, veterinary and food industries), as well as hospitals, laboratories and research centres. We also offer solutions using vacuum and high vacuum technologies for traditional and high-tech industries in the energy and aerospace sectors, as well as scientific experimentation.
Job Description
The Senior Accountant provides high-level accounting support within the GBS organization, acting as a key reference point for complex topics and supporting the wider accounting team. This role requires experience in IFRS, internal controls, and advanced reconciliation, including intercompany and fixed assets, within GBS or shared services environments.
- Maintains and reviews general ledger entries, performs advanced balance sheet reconciliations including intercompany and fixed assets, ensuring IFRS compliance.
- Owns and manages reconciliation processes ensuring proper documentation for audit readiness at all times.
- Drives timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, working effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex accounting discrepancies, escalating risks or deviations proactively to the Team Leader.
- Supports internal and external audits, providing accurate documentation and clear responses to audit queries.
- Monitors compliance with internal controls and IFRS standards, identifying gaps and proposing improvements.
- Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices within the team, identifying process improvement and automation opportunities.
- University degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 10 years of experience as Senior Accountant in a GBS, BSSC, or international corporate environment.
- Fluent in English
- Experience in internal controls and Blackline or similar tool is a plus.
- Valid driving license and own vehicle
- We kindly ask you to apply in English.
Por Syntegon y sus subsidiarias, la diversidad es una preocupación clave. Exclusivamente promovemos un ambiente donde todos los empleados, independientemente de su género, edad, origen, religión, orientación sexual, identidad de género o necesidades especiales, sean tratados de manera equitativa. Si esta oferta de trabajo utiliza únicamente la forma masculina, es por razones de legibilidad y se refiere a individuos de todos los géneros.
Skills Required
- University degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a Senior Accountant in a GBS, BSSC, or international corporate environment
- Fluent in English
- Experience with internal controls
- Valid driving license and own vehicle
- Experience with BlackLine or a similar reconciliation tool
Syntegon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered generally fair, with “fair pay” and “good pay” highlighted across locations. Structured IG‑Metall tariffs in Germany indicate clear benchmarking and above‑average pay at key sites.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: Retirement plans are described as strong, with a 401(k) match frequently singled out as a standout element in the U.S. Vesting and plan structure appear well‑defined, reinforcing the reliability of the program.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Offerings include an Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, and lifestyle perks such as bike leasing and corporate discounts. Health and wellbeing supports like sports and preventive care are also referenced at many sites.
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What We Do
Processing and packaging for a better life – this is what 5,800 Syntegon employees work for every day. Be it with individual machines, systems, or services, we help you – our customers in the global pharmaceutical and food industries – to improve people's lives. For that we look back on more than 160 years of experience. In the pharma sector, our intelligent solutions enable the safe and high-quality production, processing, filling, inspection, and packaging of your liquid and solid pharmaceuticals. In the food industry, our flexible and reliable technologies produce and package confectionery, dry food, frozen food, and dairy products. With 1,100 service experts and a comprehensive service portfolio throughout the entire machine lifecycle from spare parts management to digital line optimization, Syntegon lays the foundation for your smooth production processes. In everything we do, our more than 37 sites in almost 20 countries keep a firm eye on our impact on the environment and society. Syntegon is a leader in the development of sustainable packaging solutions, reduces the energy consumption of its machines and pursues ambitious goals to lower its emissions. Imprint: www.syntegon.com/imprint Privacy Statement: www.syntegon.com/privacy-statement
