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Lead Accountant Germany (f/d/m) (Aachen, NW, DE) @ WORLDLINE

Aachen, NW, DEOnsiteFull-time
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The Opportunity</span></strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">We are looking for an Accountant to join our Group Accounting team in a role at the heart of our operations. You will work closely with operational teams, monitor key topics directly linked to business performance and development, and build strong relationships with PMOs and key partners across the organization. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Day-to-Day Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working closely with the Finance department and all financial functions of the Group (Order-to-Cash teams, Business Controllers, Consolidation, Finance Management, Treasury, etc.), you will be responsible for the following tasks:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Perform daily accounting activities: bank operations, purchases, sales, payroll, VAT, and general accounting, including analytical coding of entries.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Process financial transactions: verification, classification, calculation, accounting and data entry.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Prepare supplier payment runs according to deadlines (twice per month).</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Monitor and reconcile customer and supplier accounts regularly.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Work with the FBO teams to ensure timely customer billing.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual closings under IFRS and local GAAP.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Produce regulatory reporting in accordance with local standards for tax authorities, and possibly central banks and works councils (monthly, quarterly and/or annually).</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Reconcile and justify open balance sheet items and participate in closing and balance sheet review meetings.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Prepare and file statutory taxes: VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Environmental Taxes and other local taxes.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Align monthly with the Consolidation team to validate intercompany positions (balance sheet and P&amp;L) and prepare IFRS management reporting for consolidation purposes.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Collaborate with Finance teams: Finance Business Operations, controlling, consolidation, treasury and other departments.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Work with fiduciaries and consultants on local and international reporting.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Manage relationships with external auditors and support internal and tax audits.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Contribute to the design, maintenance and management of the internal control framework for existing and new activities.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Continuously improve reporting processes and accounting controls.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Who Are We Looking For</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">We are seeking individuals capable of driving positive change—people who are proactive, passionate and ready to take initiative. In practice, this means:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Minimum 3–4 years of experience in general accounting, either in a company or an audit firm.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Autonomy in managing daily accounting tasks and standard tax declarations (especially VAT).</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree required.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong rigor, analytical skills and the ability to structure complex topics.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to work independently while meeting strict deadlines.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Capacity to translate business needs for internal stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proficiency in English (an additional language is a plus).</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Willingness to learn more about accounting, tax and reporting.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Solid command of Excel and SAP </span></li> </ul> <p> </p><div></div><p><strong>#LI-DNI</strong></p>

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