Accounting Assistant (GL Accountant) (m/f/d)

JR Germany; Aschheim; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative company is looking for an Accounting Assistant to support its Finance & Accounting Department. This role involves ensuring accurate accounting data for financial statements and VAT filings, assisting with monthly and annual closings, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, a proactive attitude, and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic international team and enjoy flexible working hours, comprehensive onboarding, and opportunities for professional development in a modern work environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Telework up to three days a week

VWL subsidy

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive onboarding

Further education and training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Trained as an accountant or equivalent education required.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in accounting department.

Aufgaben

• Assist in financial statements and VAT filings.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Prepare and conduct financial closure checklists.

Kenntnisse

Accounting

VAT filings

Analytical Skills

MS Office (Excel)

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Proactive Attitude

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Accountant/Tax Assistant Training

3-5 Years Accounting Experience

Tools

ERP Systems

QAD

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Accounting Assistant (GL Accountant) (m/f/d), Aschheim

Client: KYB Europe GmbH

Location: Aschheim, Munich, Germany

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

KYB Europe GmbH is a subsidiary of the Japanese KYB Corporation serving the European markets. With over 14,000 employees and an annual turnover of approximately 3.8 billion USD, KYB is a leading manufacturer of shock absorbers, springs, and accessories, and a major supplier of original equipment. The company operates 15 factories across Asia, Europe, and the United States, with a production capacity exceeding 75 million shock absorbers annually. KYB exports to over 100 countries.

We are seeking to support our Finance & Accounting Department in Aschheim (Munich) by hiring an:

Your primary responsibility will be to assist the Senior Manager and Manager of Finance & Accounting by ensuring accurate, complete, and reliable accounting data for financial statements, reporting, and VAT filings through:

1. Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, including preparing lists and GL postings of accruals, also for foreign branches.
2. Organizing financial closures by preparing and conducting checklists.
3. Reconciling accounting records with sales software and ledger accounts.
4. Preparing monthly reports for Japan and responding to relevant requests.
5. Processing GL postings accurately and promptly.
6. Compiling specific reports such as monthly VAT filings, ZM, Intrastat, and other statistical reports in an accurate and timely manner.
7. Reconciliation of bank accounts.
8. Monthly posting of salary lists.
9. Preparing, checking, and maintaining evidence for JSOX compliance.
10. Conducting analyses for ad-hoc requests.
11. Processing requests and invoices using internal workflow tools.
12. Updating relevant process manuals.

Qualifications:

• Preferably trained as an accountant/tax assistant or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in an accounting department.
• Knowledge of VAT filings, ZM, Intrastat, and proactive handling of these tasks.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, accurate, analytical, well-organized, autonomous, entrepreneurial, and solution-oriented.
• Team player willing to support colleagues.
• Trustworthy, honest, and demonstrating integrity.
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and hands-on attitude.
• Open-minded with a positive attitude.
• Committed to meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with ERP systems; QAD experience is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of JSOX regulations is advantageous.

What we offer:

• An interesting, responsible, and varied role.
• A modern, innovative company environment.
• Opportunities for responsibility and involvement in compliance development.
• Competitive salary, further education, and training.
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support.
• Flexible working hours, up to three days of telework per week.
• VWL subsidy and company pension scheme.
• Aspiring work environment with an international team.