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​

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably in Public Accounting

Good understanding general accounting

Time management skills and the ability to prioritize, attention to detail

Good English 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

Team player with good working relationships

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

German and/or Polish language skills are very welcome

What's In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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