Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear communication of customer concerns, documentation, and collaboration with colleagues and partners across locations.
Flexibility to work schedules that provide effective overlap with EMEA and North America time zones, especially during close and other business-critical periods.
Strong integrity, ownership, customer focus, analytical thinking, and dedication to accounting policies, internal controls, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
Accounting or Finance degree or an equivalent relevant qualification; having a relevant professional certification (such as CA, CPA, CMA, or similar) is beneficial.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Lead, mentor, and assign work across a team of staff accountants; set clear priorities, monitor workloads and service levels, and provide ongoing feedback and development support.
Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation within delegated authority; ensure timely resolution of aged items.
Monitor compliance with SOX internal controls, accounting policies, US GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards (including German GAAP/HGB where applicable).
Analyze account variances, exceptions, and recurring issues; coordinate resolution with business partners and bring up material risks with a clear impact assessment.
Serve as the primary operational contact for collaborators and auditors for the assigned process; communicate close status, dependencies, and risks proactively.
Drive practical process improvements, standardization, and automation opportunities; maintain up-to-date procedures and standard work documentation.
Support cross-training and business continuity across all related general ledger activities.
Experience and Relevant Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. A Master’s degree in Commerce or a related discipline, along with a professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent certification, is preferred.
4-7 years of general ledger accounting experience in public accounting and/or a corporate setting is required. Experience in a shared services or multinational environment is a plus.
Strong grounding in GL accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS; experience with German GAAP (HGB) or other local standards is advantageous.
SAP S4-HANA experience is required, including ability to analyze transactions and troubleshoot operational issues.
Strong Excel and analytical skills; able to interpret accounting mentorship and prioritize competing close demands.
Proficient in English; German or other language skills are an advantage.
Additional Details
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