Lead Accountant

Shape the present and future together with us

Our employees are the foundation of our success. The Olin culture is one of diversity, integrity, and fairness in dealings with each other. We think and act responsibly and sustainably.

We are always looking for talented people to join our team.

In return, we offer exciting tasks, attractive compensation plans, and we provide excellent social benefits.

**_Lead Accountant (M/F/d) _**
- based in Schwalbach/Ts. (Frankfurt Rhein Main area) _

As part of our international finance team, in this role you will be responsible for the effective and reliable operation of the accounting and for compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, Tax, VAT and Legal reporting requirements for several legal entities within our EMEAI region.

With the support of the international finance team, the accountant is collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information.

This position will be based in in Schwalbach Germany (Frankfurt Area). You will be part of the finance team and at the same time working in a very international environment.

Being under the functional supervision of the Accounting Manager EMEAI and as part of the functional network in Europe, occasional domestic and internationally travel is required.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Accounting month end process for several EMEAI legal entities, including preparing general ledger entries and account reconciliations
- Responsibility for the proper accounting on the financial statements, including areas such as revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, contingencies, debt, pensions and account reconciliations
- Understanding and evaluating all transactions impacting the EMEAI legal entities
- Using SAP capabilities to evaluate and analyze financial transactions
- Assist in the preparation of annual statutory statements and tax filings
- Ensure business processes are performed in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Provide necessary information for the internal and external auditors
- Prepare analysis and provide support for Olin Corporate US GAAP compliance
- Understand and ensure compliance of EMEAI legal entities with Corporate Accounting policies and procedures
- Perform analysis of actual results vs. forecast, budget and prior year, identifying trends and recommending courses of action

**Qualifications**:

- This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) or equivalent in business economics or accounting, Certified Charted Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter)
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience within accounting department
- German GAAP (HGB), USGAAP or IFRS experience
- Advanced computer skills on SAP and Excel preferred
- Fluent in English both verbal and written, German is a plus
- Pro-active, hands-on mentality, convincing, motivated, team player
- The ability to present ideas and have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as good human relations skills is required

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Olin Germany Upstream GmbH & Co.KG

Am Kronberger Hang 8, 65824 Schwalbach, Germany

Human Resources - Gabriele Sänger

Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration

in the event of equal qualification.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

- Are you legally allowed to work in the European Union?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- accounting department: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

License/Certification:

- Certified Charted Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 65824 Schwalbach am Taunus