Specialist Accountant General Ledger (m/f/d) (Croatian speaker)

IFCO Group; Berlin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Workation for EU Citizens within theEU

Training & LinkedIn Learning

Modern office facilities

Pension plan

Sports discounts

Flat hierarchies and fast decisions

Job summary

IFCO Group seeks a Finance professional to strengthen general ledger and fixed asset accounting, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance across international operations.

Responsibilities include month-end closing, asset depreciation, ACCRUALS, and intercompany reconciliations, with a focus on process clarity and knowledge sharing within a hybrid work setup.

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.
• First experience with SAP FI and advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Project experience in accounting-related initiatives.
• Good communication, proactive mindset, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Activities - Perform regular bookings, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and monthly closing tasks.
• Fixed Assets Accounting - Handle subledger reconciliation, depreciation, settlements, and ensure accurate master data for fixed assets and assets under construction.
• Reporting - Prepare ad hoc and regular reports, including statistical reporting and monthly/yearly report packages.
• Bank & Intercompany Processes - Conduct bank account reconciliations and perform intercompany netting activities.
• Process Documentation - Maintain and improve process documentation to increase transparency and consistency.
• Onboarding & Knowledge Sharing - Support onboarding of new employees and actively share knowledge within the team.

Skills

GL accounting

Fixed assets

Accruals

Provisions

VAT regulations

SAP FI

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

SAP FI

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“

IFCOis a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, empowering customers to participate in the circular economy in 50+ countries. IFCO operates a pool of over 400 million reusable packaging containers (RPCs) globally, which are used for over 2.5 billion shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, bread, and other items from suppliers to grocery retailers every year. IFCO RPCs ensure a better fresh food supply chain by protecting freshness and quality and lowering costs, food waste and environmental impact compared to single-use packaging.

Key responsibilities

• General Ledger Activities - Perform regular bookings, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and monthly closing tasks.
• Fixed Assets Accounting - Handle subledger reconciliation, depreciation, settlements, and ensure accurate master data for fixed assets and assets under construction.
• Reporting - Prepare ad hoc and regular reports, including statistical reporting and monthly/yearly report packages.
• Bank & Intercompany Processes - Conduct bank account reconciliations and perform intercompany netting activities.
• Process Documentation - Maintain and improve process documentation to increase transparency and consistency.
• Onboarding & Knowledge Sharing - Support onboarding of new employees and actively share knowledge within the team.

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 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 Croatian, enabling effective communication in international and multicultural environments.

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.

More: www.ifco.com | Follow us on LinkedIn @IFCO SYSTEMS