Financial Accountant

**About the Role**:We are looking for a Financial Accountant (f/m/d) to join our Financial Shared Services Center in Putzbrunn, near Munich. In this role, you will be part of our Accounting Team with main focus on the German legal entity.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for general ledger of Germany legal entity
- Prepare and process journal entries
- Month-, quarter
- and year-end close tasks
- Reconcile and analyze balance sheet and P&L accounts
- Work closely with the team to ensure compliance with both local GAAP and US GAAP including collaboration with the business and Financial/Accounting leadership both locally and globally
- Ensure appropriate accounting in areas such as reconciliations, revenue recognition, valuation together with analysis of fluctuations
- Prepare and present the quarterly reporting, annual global reporting package and HGB financial statements
- Support External audit activities for local statutory and US group audit
- As a member of the Accounting Team you will look for ways to globally align, standardize and improve processes across all European entities
- Identify areas of internal control and drive for solution

**Qualifications**:

- Business degree and/or professional accountancy qualification (i.e. Bilanzbuchhalter)
- Relevant work experience (+5 years) in an international company or audit firm
- Technical accounting knowledge: HGB required and US GAAP / IFRS is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office programs, advanced Excel and experience working with ERP systems such as JD Edwards and SAP
- Fluent in German and English
- Keen to take initiatives and a team player with high service-orientation
- Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and international team environment

**What We Offer**: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

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