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The Accountant for General Ledger/Closing/Reporting ensures timely, accurate and compliant service delivery for all General Ledger/Closing/Reporting transactions in accordance with performance and quality standards defined in relevant service level agreements.

The Accountant reports to the respective Team Lead General Ledger/Closing/Reporting.

What We Offer

• Support the day to day General Ledger/Closing/Reporting operations for the following process areas:

  • Initiate/approve requests for new / changes of GL accounts or other GL master data according to defined work procedures
  • Perform manual General Ledger postings as defined within the activity split.
  • Perform monitoring and clearing of accounts according to defined work procedures
  • Review the closing results and follow up with business
  • Perform closing activities
  • Execute reporting activities
  • Support Audit and Control

• Ensure the understanding and compliant service delivery across Covestro of agreed policies and procedures.

• Understand service level agreements and key performance indicators for General Ledger/Closing/Reporting related processes.

• Contribute to the continuous maintenance and the update of General Ledger/Closing/Reporting process activities and procedures.

• Support team members to achieve performance and quality standards as defined in relevant service level agreements.

• Assist the implementation of initiatives for improving the efficiency and/or effectiveness of the General Ledger/Closing/Reporting transaction processing.

The minimum salary on this position is 1650 EUR. The salary can be higher depending on the skills and experience of the candidate.

What You Offer

• Degree in Economics or Business Administration preferably major in accounting.
• Approximately 2-3 years of experience in the area of Accounting.
• Some experience in General Ledger/Closing/Reporting processes in a complex and international business environment of advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS, local tax and accounting laws
• Basic knowledge of Finance and Accounting end-to-end processes.
• Work experience with SAP FI/CO BW and typical other IT-tools as a plus.
• Self-disciplined with ability to work independently and under stress and pressure.
• Acts as a role model by being a strong team-player.
• Ability to adapt to new culture and people.
• Strong service orientation: strong commitment to customer orientation and understanding of customer needs and market trends.
• Strong communication skills
• Business proficient English

YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!

Contact Us

www.covestro.com

Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.