General Accounting Specialist - Benelux & Nordics - (m/w/d)

For our North European Finance HUB located in Stuttgart, we’re looking for a self-motivated and experienced General Accountant with the ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial information and to drive excellence in financial reporting and control.

In this role you’ll be supporting the Operation Controller in the following areas: US GAAP accounting and reporting, Local GAAP accounting and reporting, Statutory to US GAAP bridges, Tax filing and reporting, Audit support, Compliance, Legal, and project work.

You’ll have an opportunity to work closely on-site and globally with the Controller, FP&A, HR department and with the Inhouse Shared Service Center to have a direct impact on the quality of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing reporting package and on the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes.

What you will do:

• Complete the monthly reporting requirements in SAP and OneStream independently, be comfortable in explaining financial information, resolving issues and answering Group Reporting queries. Ensure that general ledger information accurately reflects financial position.
• Assume responsibility and ownership for the General Ledger (GL). Prepare and review journal entries each month, accurately and in a timely manner. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations of all judgmental balance sheet accounts, suitably backed up by relevant documents. Review rule-based GL entries and account reconciliations provided by the Inhouse Shared Service Center.
• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) related accounting work, liaise with Inhouse Shared Service Center on escalation and process issues. Review supplier invoices on accurate coding account and cost center. Review Payment proposals and requests. Assist in clarification of vendor accounts and related payments.
• Ensure VAT returns, EC Sales & Intrastat reports are filed accurately and in accordance with recognized deadlines. This activity will also include a full reconciliation of the figures on the VAT return to the VAT accounts in GL as well as validating corresponding reports and reconciliations provided by the Inhouse Shared Service Center.
• Processing of monthly payroll journal entries and employee related accruals including clarification and close collaboration with Human Resources (HR)
• Perform and ensure all retained SOX, Compliance and Internal controls related to MI’s operations. Review SOX controls provided by the Provider. Assist in internal and external audits.
• Participate in different Finance related projects (e.g. process optimization and harmonization).
• Fulfil Business Partner role as main contact for colleagues.
• Backup for other General Accounting Specialists in the North Hub and for Operation Controller.

What you need to have:

• Experience in general accounting related activities, preferably in an international environment or in an auditing company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or CPA (or extensive work experience in pertinent field).
• Basic knowledge and experience with Tax and VAT.
• Basic skills in SAP FI/CO, good knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• English language capability, and basic German language capability.
• Good analytical skills and attention to responsibility. Ability to understand and analyze financial statements and general ledger accounts.
• Well-organized with high degree of self-management. Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and under time pressure. Proactive mindset and hands-on mentality.

What We Offer;

• Opportunities for professional development and global collaboration
• Adynamic, innovative work environment within a market-leading organization
• Onsite parking

You'll only be the right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture;

• Winning through customers
• High ethical standards, openness and trust
• Expectations for results
• Respect and value people

If you believe you match our values and have the experience we’re looking for, then apply! We can’t wait to hear from you.

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