Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role may be done up to 60% remotely.

Your role: 

As Senior General Ledger Accountant, you provide internal customers with high quality, accurate, and timely financial data and reports to enable informed business decisions. As part of Accounting & Closing Team we take responsibility relate to the monthly financial close in different countries, accounting processes and risk control to ensure i compliance with internal and external audits.
Moreover, you provide set of financial activities during the monthly cycle, to ensure accurate and timely postings of financial transactions, preparation and execution of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS as well as ongoing work for the entities regarding accounting, active participation in the month-end closing process, handle payroll and other HR related bookings, reconcile and maintain multiple balance sheet accounts, participate in External and internal audit tasks, compliance activities and other related accounting duties as assigned by management, assist in testing Development (Key User community), evaluation, and development processes for system changes or modifications, assists in special financial analysis projects. Furthermore, as Senior Accountant, you use your expertise and previous experience to constantly seek out innovative ways of performing processes, to contribute to process excellence initiatives and to mentor more junior General Accounting team members.

Who you are:

• 3-4 years of relevant work experience in the preparation of financial statements, group reporting, Finance or Auditing according to IFRS
• Experience within a Shared Services Center preferred
• Experience with SAP or other ERP system required
• Proficient written and spoken English
• University degree in Business Economics with a focus on accounting or a similar qualification
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and Excel skills required
• Ability and willingness to work as part of an accounting team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Information how we process your personal data for recruitment purposes, you will find on registration form in our Recruitment Portal.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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