general ledger accountant 11284

We are currently expanding our Finance team and are looking for four (4) General Ledger Accountants to join us. Our GL department is structured into specialized sub-teams: General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, and Treasury. By applying to this vacancy, you will be considered for a role within either our General Accounting or Fixed Assets streams. We aim to match your specific expertise and career aspirations with the team where you will have the greatest impact.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package

• Hybrid work model

• A dynamic, multicultural team with opportunities for personal and professional growth

• Access to continuous learning and development programs

• Health insurance and other benefits tailored to your needs

• The chance to work in a global environment, collaborating with colleagues from across Europe and beyond

Your Responsibilities:

Depending on your team placement, your daily focus will include:

• Core GL Activities: Prepare and post manual journal entries (accruals, adjustments, reclassifications) in line with strict month-end closing deadlines

• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies

• Financial Controls: Prepare controls for assigned entities and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards (IFRS)

• Specialized Accounting: Depending on the team, manage Fixed Asset lifecycles (capitalization, depreciation, disposals) or General Accounting flows (manage accruals  & prepaid expenses, financial analysis, and reporting)

• Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits by providing clear documentation and explanations for transactions

• Collaboration: Work closely with local business units and finance teams across Europe to gather data and facilitate smooth financial operations

• Process Improvement: Contribute to the harmonization of processes and participate in special projects to increase SSC efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

• Professional Certifications: Possession of (or progress toward) professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIA etc.) will be considered a significant plus

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in Accounting or related financial roles

• Fluency in English (additional languages will be considered a plus)

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA experience will be considered a strong asset)

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and/or Google sheets 

• Previous experience in an SSC environment would be considered an advantage