General Ledger Accountant assisting with accounting and reporting for EMEA entities. Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accuracy in reporting standards.
About the role
- Accountant managing financial accounting and compliance with HGB and IFRS standards at Grynia Consulting in Köln, Germany. Collaborating on financial statements and compliance processes with a dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for coding, checking and posting all ongoing business transactions for selected companies within the corporate group
- Cover the full spectrum of accounting across all general ledgers (including closing entries such as accruals, provisions, intercompany reconciliations, and VAT returns) and work closely with the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for individual entities under HGB and IFRS, and support in preparing the group consolidated financial statements
- Independently coordinate reconciliations with other departments
- Ensure maintenance of master data and regular account reconciliations
Requirements
- Completed commercial/vocational training with an additional qualification as a certified balance sheet accountant (m/f/d) and/or a degree in business administration
- At least initial professional experience in company accounting, a tax consultancy or an auditing firm, with good knowledge of German accounting standards (HGB); basic knowledge of international accounting (IFRS) is desirable
- Familiarity with standard financial accounting systems, ideally SAP R/3 or S/4 HANA
- Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel) are required
- Excellent German and at least good English skills (B2)
- High degree of independence, initiative and sense of responsibility, and enjoyment of teamwork
- Strong analytical skills and a confident manner; absolute discretion, accuracy and reliability
Benefits
- Permanent part-time or full-time employment (30–39 hrs/week)
- Flexible working hours and up to 60% remote work per week
- Full-time fixed salary (depending on experience) up to €56,000 gross/year + €10,000 bonus + holiday and Christmas pay
- Varied and responsible tasks and areas of responsibility
- Straightforward and open working relationship, including comprehensive onboarding and continuous support
- Job ticket + company bike leasing; good public transport connections
- Attractive employee discounts (e.g. on holidays/travel) and more
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