This role involves managing the general ledger and ensuring accurate financial reporting in the financial services industry.
Description
Perform daily journal entries and postings in the General Ledger
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities;
Prepare accruals, prepayments, and standard G/L adjustments;
Support balance sheet account reconciliations and flag discrepancies;
Assist in intercompany accounting by reconciling and clearing balances;
Help prepare audit documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests;
Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals;
Support verification and physical inventory processes for asset management;
Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and Group accounting standards;
Collaborate with the Master Data Management (MDM) team for G/L and asset master data accuracy;
File and organize accounting records per audit and retention requirements;
Contribute to process improvements and automation in G/L and Fixed Asset workflows;
Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Divisional Accounting teams to resolve discrepancies;
Participate in training and knowledge-sharing sessions to improve accounting expertise.
Profile
- Proven experience in accounting, particularly within the financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger functions and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
- Familiarity with IFRS or other relevant accounting standards.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication skills in English; German is a plus
Job Offer
- Permanent contract with long-term career growth potential.
- Opportunity to work in a key hub for financial services.
- Structured work environment within a large organization.
- Exposure to international financial reporting practices.