Senior Specialist, Financial Accounting

About The Role
Grade Level (for internal use):
09

The Team:
Reporting to the Country Controller, you are part of the EMEA Enterprise Controllership Leadership team, which is a team of 30+, responsible for managing the accounting operations in the region and supporting the Company's accounting and finance activities. The global Controllers organization is a team of 300+ globally.

This is Hybrid role with 2 days per week work from S&P Global Frankfurt office
The Impact:
This position supports the EMEA Controllers team locally to ensure internal and external reporting is timely reported and in compliance with local statutory requirements. This position also supports in partnering locally with business and operations to ensure that governance and internal controls are adhered to, driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze key balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare and post associated journals
• Support month-end processes, including journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations
• Coding and handling supplier invoices
• Calculating, posting and reconciling prepaid expenses
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Reconciliation of business travels
• Collecting and preparing information for auditors
• Preparing VAT data
• Fixed Asset accounting
• Support on Projects, ad hoc analysis for Legal Entities in the scope

Basic Qualifications
What We're Looking For

• 3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably in Public Accounting
• Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of Basic German Statutory Regulations
• Good English and German language skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Well organized and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines,
• Strong desire to exceed expectations, results orientated

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize, attention to detail
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Polish language skills are very welcome
• Team player with good working relationships

What's In It For
You?
Our Mission
Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our Benefits Include

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Global Hiring And Opportunity At S&P Global
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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Job ID:
321079

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Location:
Frankfurt, Germany