General Ledger Accountant

HR-Consultants GmbH

. Independently manage financial accounting activities .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeKarlsruhe • GermanySeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, including HGB and IFRS standards, with a strong ability to manage financial processes and ensure compliance. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and analytical tools to optimize reporting and support financial decision-making.

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Financial Accounting ManagementHGB and IFRS KnowledgeERP Systems Experience (SAP S/4HANA)Analytical and Conceptual SkillsBusiness-Fluent German and English

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingJournal Entry PreparationVariance AnalysisAccount ReconciliationCompliance CoordinationFinancial Statement PreparationInternal ControlsStatutory RequirementsProcess OptimizationAutomation of Financial Processes

Soft Skills

Independent WorkStructured ApproachSolution-Oriented MindsetTeamwork SkillsInitiative

Tools & Technologies

SAP S/4HANADATEVLucanetExcelPower BITableau

Industry Keywords

Accounting PrinciplesInternational Corporate EnvironmentFinancial ComplianceExternal AuditsAd Hoc Financial Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage financial accounting activities
Review and post all business transactions in accordance with internal controls and statutory requirements
Prepare and review journal entries
Perform variance analyses and account reconciliations to ensure high-quality reporting
Take overall responsibility for the monthly HGB and IFRS closings of the European entities
Support the preparation of annual financial statements
Coordinate compliance requirements and external audits
Continuously optimize and automate financial processes
Support ad hoc tasks and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed degree in business administration with a focus on finance, accounting, or a comparable field
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or finance, ideally in an international corporate environment
In-depth knowledge of HGB and IFRS, with a strong command of generally accepted accounting principles
Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA
Knowledge of DATEV, Lucanet, Excel, and Power BI or Tableau is an advantage
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work
Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken
High level of initiative and strong teamwork skills
Ability to maintain an overview even in challenging situations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
40 hours per week
30 days of annual leave
Hybrid working model with 3 days per week on-site
Probationary period: 6 months