Accountant General Ledger & Fixed Asset (m/f/d) fixed-term

IFCO SYSTEMS; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

LinkedIn Learning access

Pension plan

Sports discounts

Modern office

Job summary

IFCO SYSTEMS in Germany seeks an experienced Asset Accountant to own end-to-end fixed assets processes, from invoicing to depreciation and intercompany asset activity.

You will maintain master data, manage month-end close, and support audits using SAP FI and FI-AA (S/4HANA) with strong Excel skills. Fluency in English and German is advantageous. The role offers a hybrid work setup and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Strong experience in general ledger accounting, fixed assets, accruals, and provisions—ideally in an international environment.
• Solid understanding of VAT regulations and accounting standards.
• Experience with SAP FI and FI AA, ideally in S/4HANA.
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Project experience in accounting-related projects.
• Strong communication skills, proactive working style, and a cooperative mindset.
• High attention to detail, accountability, and reliability.
• Fluent in English and German is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Asset Invoice Processing – Post and review asset-related vendor invoices and ensure correct account assignment and capitalization.
• Asset Creation – Create new assets, assign asset class, useful life, depreciation key, and cost center.
• Fixed Assets Accounting – Manage end-to-end asset accounting including capitalization, transfers, disposals, and depreciation run.
• Subledger Reconciliation – Reconcile asset subledger to general ledger monthly and correct differences.
• Material sales – Handle asset-related postings in collaboration with Operations.
• Month-End and Year-End Closing – Perform asset-related closing activities within the timeline.
• Audit Support – Prepare documentation and analyses for auditors.
• Reporting – Prepare asset-related reports including capex and depreciation analyses.
• Intercompany Asset Transactions – Handle intercompany asset transfers and related reconciliation.
• Process Documentation – Maintain and improve process docs for transparency.
• Knowledge Sharing – Train and onboard new colleagues.

Skills

GL & Fixed Asset Expertise

VAT Regulations Understanding

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

English Proficiency

German Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP FI

SAP FI-AA

S/4HANA

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.

We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.

„The future is circular“

Key responsibilities

• Asset Invoice Processing – Post and review asset-related vendor invoices (e.g., crate purchases, freight and other directly attributable costs), ensure correct account assignment and capitalization, and clarify open items with Procurement, Operations, and the vendors.
• Asset Creation – Create new assets in the system based on invoices and goods receipts, assign the correct asset class, useful life, depreciation key, and cost center, and ensure complete and accurate master data from the outset.
• Fixed Assets Accounting– Own the end-to-end asset accounting for the crate pool: capitalization of crate additions, transfers, disposals, and scrapping, as well as the monthly depreciation run and the review of results.
• Subledger Reconciliation – Reconcile the asset subledger to the general ledger each month, analyze differences, and initiate corrections.
• Material sales – Handle material sales to third parties in collaboration wit Operations (Outgoing invoice- and disposal- postings, documentations).
• Month-End and Year-End Closing – Perform asset-related closing activities, including depreciation postings, accruals, and clearing of open items, within the closing timeline.
• Audit Support – Prepare supporting documentation, and analyses for internal and external auditors.
• Reporting – Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on fixed assets, including statistical reporting, capex and depreciation analyses, and contributions to monthly and yearly report packages.
• Intercompany Asset Transactions – Handle intercompany transfers of assets and support the related reconciliation and netting.
• Process Documentation – Maintain and improve process documentation to increase transparency and consistency, and to ensure a clean handover at the end of the cover period.
• Knowledge Sharing – Actively share knowledge within the team and support the onboarding of new colleagues.

We expect

• Educational Background – Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent accounting qualification.
• GL & Fixed Asset Expertise – Strong experience in general ledger accounting, fixed assets, accruals, and provisions—ideally in an international environment.
• Regulatory Knowledge – Solid understanding of VAT regulations and accounting standards.
• System & Tools Skills – First experience with SAP FI and FI AA, ideally in S/4HANA, and advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Project Experience – Previous involvement in accounting-related projects.
• Communication & Mindset – Strong communication skills, proactive working style, and a cooperative mindset.
• Accuracy & Ownership – High attention to detail, accountability, and reliability.
• Language Skills – Fluent in English and German as a strong plus.

We offer

• Make a difference where it matters – Play a key role in a sustainable and future-proof industry.
• A culture of appreciation and respect – Join an international team where collaboration thrives.
• Flat hierarchies, fast decisions – Your ideas matter and drive real change.
• Work your way – Enjoy hybrid work and workation *for EU Citizens within the EU. We provide everything you need for effective remote work.
• Unlimited learning opportunities – Access to unlimited LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern office – open office spaces, modern and digital devices.
• Stay fit and invest in your future – with sports discounts and the opportunity to contribute to a pension plan.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.

IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.