Consolidation Specialist (f/m/d)

Coveris Management GmbH; Wien; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat hierarchies

Professional development

International exposure

Vienna-based role

Open, collaborative environment

Job summary

Coveris, a leading packaging group based in Vienna, seeks a Consolidation Specialist (f/m/d) to support IFRS-based group reporting and consolidation processes.

You will work with local finance teams, perform intercompany reconciliations, assist with disclosures and collaborate with external auditors. The role offers international exposure and a clear path to developing IFRS consolidation expertise in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in audit, group accounting or consolidation.
• University/college degree in accounting, finance, audit, taxation or controlling.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation and IFRS reporting.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and eliminations; currency translation and package validation.
• Assist with group reporting, disclosures and ad hoc analyses.
• Collaborate with Group Accounting to document IFRS matters.
• Improve reporting quality by supporting local finance teams and updating manuals.
• Co-operate with external auditors and prepare audit documentation.
• Contribute to consolidation tools, reporting processes and internal controls.
• Participate in group finance projects including M&A and new tools.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

HFM

Job description

Consolidation Specialist (f/m/d)

Coveris is a leading European packaging company that manufactures flexible packaging solution for some of the world’s most respected brands. The company develops packaging that protects all types of products from food to pet food, from medical devices to industrial and agricultural products. Coveris focuses on sustainable, innovative and value-add specialty products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, we have around 17production facilities across Austria, Germany, UK, France, Hungary, Poland and Egypt.

Your Main Tasks

• Support the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation process and contribute to the timely and accurate preparation of the Group’s financial statements under IFRS.
• Perform and review consolidation activities, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations, currency translation and the validation of reporting packages.
• Assist with group reporting, financial statement disclosures and ad hoc analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the assessment and documentation of accounting matters under IFRS, working closely with senior colleagues in Group Accounting.
• Help improve reporting quality by supporting local finance teams, maintaining clear guidance and contributing to the ongoing development of the Group Accounting Manual.
• Co-operate with external auditors and support the group audit process by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of consolidation tools, reporting processes and internal controls.
• Participate in group-wide finance projects, including integrations, M&A-related activities and the implementation of new tools.

Your Profile

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in audit, group accounting or consolidation.
• A university or college degree in accounting, finance, audit, taxation, controlling or a related field.
• A sound basic understanding of IFRS and a strong interest in developing deeper expertise in consolidation and group reporting.
• Initial experience with consolidation or reporting software is desirable; experience with HFM would be an advantage.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and a confident approach to working with financial data.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a structured, reliable way of working.
• A collaborative mindset, willingness to learn and the ability to work effectively in an international finance environment.
• Business-level English is required; German would be an advantage.

What the Role Offers

• An execution-focused role with a clear focus on consolidation and group reporting in an international organisation.
• The opportunity to build practical IFRS and consolidation expertise with support from experienced Group Accounting professionals.
• Exposure to Group-wide reporting processes, external audit and international finance projects.
• Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths and an open, collaborative working environment.
• A Vienna-based role in a team that values accuracy, continuous improvement and professional development.