- Independently manage operational accounting processes across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany accounting, and payments
- Execute payment runs, supplier payments, and expense reimbursements in accordance with policies and approval processes
- Prepare standardized monthly and quarterly closings and support annual financial statements
- Reconcile and analyze balance sheet, income statement, bank, and intercompany accounts
- Systematically investigate and follow up on discrepancies
- Prepare and process intercompany invoices
- Support fixed-asset transactions
- Prepare up-to-date financial data for budget tracking, cost control, and internal reporting processes, including variance analyses
- Ensure complete and auditable financial documentation for tax, regulatory, and audit requirements
- Coordinate with Project Management, Procurement, Logistics, Operations, and Controlling
- Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and banks
- Contribute to the ongoing development and standardization of operational accounting and reporting processes, as well as the systems and tools used
Requirements
- Completed commercial training with a focus on finance and accounting, or a relevant degree, such as Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Controlling
- Several years of relevant professional experience in the advertised area of responsibility
- Practical experience in day-to-day accounting and account reconciliation
- Experience with monthly and quarterly closings, and ideally annual financial statements
- Experience in an intercompany environment is an advantage
- Extensive practical experience in day-to-day accounting, account reconciliation, and financial closings
- Knowledge of intercompany accounting and the German Commercial Code (HGB) is an advantage
- Confident use of Excel and ERP systems
- Knowledge of IFRS, Power BI, or comparable reporting tools is a plus
- Ability to systematically analyze variances, drive solutions within defined processes, and escape relevant issues in a timely manner
- Further training or knowledge in financial closing processes, intercompany accounting, taxation, auditing, or internal controls is an advantage
- Business-fluent German
- Very good command of English
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in operational accounting processes, including general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, and financial closing procedures. Proficient in financial analysis, variance tracking, and compliance with regulatory standards, including HGB and IFRS.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Operational Accounting Management
- Financial Closing Processes
- Intercompany Accounting
- Excel Proficiency
- Business-Fluent German
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- General Ledger Management
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Variance Analysis
- Intercompany Invoicing
- Fixed-Asset Transactions
- Tax Compliance
- Internal Controls
Soft Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Communication
Industry Keywords
- German Commercial Code (HGB)
- IFRS
- Financial Documentation
- Audit Requirements
- Budget Tracking
Tools & Technologies