Specialist, Accounting (m/f/d)

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Your role at a glance

The Specialist, Accounting (m/f/d) is responsible for executing core accounting operations, supporting statutory and operational financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role handles day-to-day accounting tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and audit support. The Specialist collaborates across finance and operational teams to maintain accurate records, supports month-end and year-end close, and contributes to process improvements and automation initiatives.

What we are looking for

Key Responsibilities:

• General Accounting & Journal Entries

  Prepare, review, and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.

  Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all accounts are accurate and up-to-date.

  Investigate and resolve discrepancies in ledger accounts and journal postings.

  Implement internal controls and standard procedures to ensure integrity of accounting data.

• Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Month-End Closing

  Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany balances, and fixed assets.

  Support month-end and year-end close activities, preparing journal entries and account schedules.

  Compile documentation and support for financial statement preparation.

  Identify variances and discrepancies, providing explanations and corrective actions where necessary.

• Financial Reporting Support

  Assist in preparing routine operational and statutory financial reports.

  Support senior accounting staff in compiling accounting packs and schedules for management and auditors.

  Ensure all reporting is accurate, complete, and delivered on time.

• Process Improvement & Collaboration

  Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation in accounting processes.

  Collaborate with team members and other finance functions to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.

  Perform other accounting-related tasks as requested by management.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance / accounting or related field preferred.
• Multiple years of experience in general accounting, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Exposure to preparing routine financial reports and supporting statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with accounting systems and ERP platforms.
• Familiarity with internal controls, audit support, and accounting documentation.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and general ledger operations.
• Hands-on experience in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate discrepancies and variances.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the accounting team.
• Good organizational, planning, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and committed to high ethical and professional standards.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business - large and small - has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime. Data centers are the foundation of the digital world and at NTT Global Data Centers, we are one of the largest providers across the globe. We offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging careers that deliver opportunities to shape our ever-changing world. Our diverse, inspiring workforce is the heart and soul of our company, providing the best experience for our clients every day. By bringing together our global capabilities and local expertise, we help our clients achieve their goals, anywhere in the world. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary and work to create a more sustainable world with rewarding benefits for everyone - clients, employees, investors, partners, and communities.