Senior Accountant - General Ledger with German

TÜV Rheinland Group; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

Sports card co-financing

Group insurance

Job summary

TÜV Rheinland Polska is seeking a skilled accountant to join the financial team in Katowice. You will work closely with local finance, controlling and the German corporate accounting team to deliver IFRS reporting and accurate monthly closings.

The role requires a university degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics, 3+ years of experience, and strong English and German. A hybrid work model and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• University/college degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• +3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in an international SSC or BPO.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of the accounting team and in regular contact with local finance, controlling and the Corporate Accounting Team in Germany.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and data for IFRS reporting package.
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual closing processes and post journal entries in SAP.
• Reconcile GL accounts and balance sheet reconciliations; manage fixed assets ledgers and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate regular fixed asset counts and liaise with auditors; ensure internal controls.

Skills

English (B2+)

German (B2)

Team player

Education

Finance / Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

TÜV Rheinland is a leading global independent testing service provider with more than 150 years of experience and more than 28 000 employees all around the world. The independent experts stand for the quality and safety of people, technology, and the environment in nearly every sphere of personal activity as well as train people in a broad range of fields and industries.

TÜV Rheinland Polska has been present on the Polish market for almost 30 years. In 2018 a new chapter has started: TÜV Rheinland Europe Regional Shared Services Centre has opened in Katowice. At TÜV Rheinland RSSC we strive for excellence in everything we do. We have a passion for what we do. And we love what we do. Join the young and dynamically growing team of professionals. Join the company with long lasting tradition, firm values and a courage and vision for the future.

WHAT TASKS CAN YOU EXPECT?

• Be an integral part of the accounting team and in regular contact with local finance, controlling and the Corporate Accounting Team based in Germany
• Preparing statutory financial statements and data for IFRS reporting package
• Support all aspects of the monthly/quarterly/annual closing process
• Preparing and posting journal entries in SAP
• Evaluate and perform various accounting transactions (I.e. IFRS 16)
• Monitoring GL accounts and preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile and maintain fixed asset main and sub-ledger accounts
• Perform Fixed Assets related transactions (additions, disposals, scrapping, write-offs, transfers.)
• Arrange and coordinate regular fixed asset counts with local units
• Reconcile Intercompany transactions
• Liaising with external and internal auditors
• Execute internal controls and ensure compliance with the Internal Controls Framework
• Be an active member of one of five process groups, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Internal Controls and Audit Handling, Mergers and Acquisition, Automation/RPA
• Accurately and timely perform all activities, according to the guidelines received from the Team Leader and/or Lead Accountant
• Active participation in continuous improvement initiatives
• Creating and/or updating process documentation: desktop procedures and process maps

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• Very good command of English and German (min. B2)
• University/ College Degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• +3 years of experience in similar position, ideally in an international SSC or BPO environment
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Experience with process documentation will be an asset
• Very good communication skills, customer focus and ability to work in the team
• SAP and MS Office knowledge

WHAT CAN WE OFFER TO YOU?

• Stable job based on an employment contract
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid model of work (min. twice per week work from office) and flexible working hours
• A package of benefits available on the benefit platform - private medical care, co-financing of the sports card, discounts and shopping vouchers; the possibility of joining group insurance, accident insurance, additional compensations from the Company Social Benefits Fund based on the internal policies, Employee Assistance Program
• Work in a friendly, diverse and high-qualified team with positive and cooperative working atmosphere
• International environment and daily usage of foreign languages
• Direct communication and no formal dress code
• Modern office with innovation space located in Katowice
• Employee referral program

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