Accountant (m/f/d)

SWARCO; Wattens; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary above collective.

Home office options

Work-life balance with flexible hours

Training and SWARCO Academy

Company events and mobility perks

Job summary

SWARCO ITS SERVICES GMBH is seeking a qualified accounting professional to manage monthly and annual financial statements under Austrian GAAP (UGB). You will support centralized holding accounting, intercompany transactions, budgeting, and forecasting in a fast-paced, international setting.

The role requires a degree in business administration or similar, several years in accounting or controlling, and strong MS Excel skills, with German plus good English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in business administration (university or university of applied sciences) or a commercial education (e.g., HAK/HBLA), ideally with a certified accountant qualification (Bilanzbuchhalterprüfung)
• Solid, several years of professional experience in accounting or controlling, ideally including experience in investment valuation and knowledge of IFRS
• Extensive experience with accounting systems; SAP FI knowledge is an advantage
• Experience with intercompany accounting and charge allocations is beneficial
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent written and spoken German and good English language skills
• Enjoy working in international teams and contributing to the development and optimization of processes, systems, and standards
• High level of commitment, strong teamwork skills, and a hands-on mentality
• Independent, solution-oriented way of working
• Willingness to take ownership and actively drive change and improvements

Responsibilities

• Prepare the monthly and annual financial statements of SWARCO ITS SERVICES GMBH in accordance with Austrian GAAP (UGB)
• Actively contribute to the implementation of centralized holding accounting functions within the company
• Coordinate and execute intercompany transactions and group cost allocations
• Coordinate and prepare the company’s budget and forecasts
• Support day-to-day accounting activities and serve as a point of contact for accounting and financial reporting matters
• Act as a contact person for group subsidiaries regarding the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Provide support and expertise on Austrian accounting and tax-related issues
• Participate in and lead internal transformation and change projects

Skills

German language & English

MS Excel

Analytical mindset

Teamwork

Ownership mindset

Change-oriented

Education

Business Administration degree or commercial education

Bilanzbuchhalterprüfung (certified accountant)

Tools

SAP FI

Intercompany accounting systems

Job description

Traffic is our world. The products and systems of SWARCO make it safer, quicker and more comfortable. 5.700 mobility experts worldwide are working on traffic solutions for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

SWARCO ITS develops intelligent transportation systems for safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility. Through innovative solutions, SWARCO actively shapes the future of mobility - from LED traffic signal technology to comprehensive mobility management solutions.

The Better Way. Every Day.

• Responsible for preparing the monthly and annual financial statements of SWARCO ITS SERVICES GMBH in accordance with Austrian GAAP (UGB)
• Actively contribute to the implementation of centralized holding accounting functions within the company
• Coordinate and execute intercompany transactions and group cost allocations
• Coordinate and prepare the company’s budget and forecasts
• Support day-to-day accounting activities and serve as a point of contact for accounting and financial reporting matters
• Act as a contact person for group subsidiaries regarding the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Provide support and expertise on Austrian accounting and tax-related issues
• Participate in and lead internal transformation and change projects

• Completed degree in Business Administration (university or university of applied sciences) or a commercial education (e.g., HAK/HBLA), ideally with a certified accountant qualification (Bilanzbuchhalterprüfung)
• Solid, several years of professional experience in accounting or controlling, ideally including experience in investment valuation and knowledge of IFRS
• Extensive experience with accounting systems; SAP FI knowledge is an advantage
• Experience with intercompany accounting and charge allocations is beneficial
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent written and spoken German and good English language skills
• Enjoy working in international teams and contributing to the development and optimization of processes, systems, and standards
• High level of commitment, strong teamwork skills, and a hands-on mentality
• Independent, solution-oriented way of working
• Willingness to take ownership and actively drive change and improvements

• Attractive salary:depending on experience; development opportunities within the SWARCO Group
• Work-Life-Balance:flexible working hours, home office, part-time options and additional vacation days
• Training and development:comprehensive onboarding program as well as various offers over the SWARCO Academy, individual trainings and job rotation possibility worldwide
• Mobility:free parking, good accessibility by public transport, electric cars for private use and bike leasing
• Internationality:collegial and multicultural environment with varied tasks in a successful group with family DNA
• Health & fitness:on-site massage and sports facilities as well as a well-equipped, ergonomic workplace in a modern office building
• Social responsibility:we live sustainability, find more information here
• Food & drink:meal allowance, use of a canteen, fruit, snacks, and various drinks for free
• Company events:Christmas party, company runs and much more
• Further benefits:with partner companies and sport events, recommendation program and appreciative gifts on special occasions

We offer a very attractive and performance-related salary, which is based on your qualifications and professional experience. This is significantly above the collective agreement for employees and apprentices in commercial enterprises.

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