General Ledger Accountant with German

LOCATION: Liberec / Czech Republic | BRAND: KNORR-BREMSE | REQUISITION ID: 7160  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

We see it as our daily mission to make a significant contribution to greater safety and efficiency on roads and railways. That goes for passenger and goods transport - all over the world.

Making mobility safe on roads and railways - that is the mission driving us each and every day at Knorr-Bremse. It has been that way for almost 110 years. Today the Knorr-Bremse Group, based in Munich, is the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems and a leading supplier of safety-critical sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As an innovator in our fields, we advance developments in mobility and transport technologies.

Are you an experienced General Ledger Accountant, speaking German language?

Do you know how to execute the processing of complex journals and reconciliation, deliver month end results and periodic reporting, work with fixed assets?

We offer great job opportunity - join our international GL Team to support German speaking entity of Knorr-Bremse!

What will be your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Process all recording of financial transactions into the General Ledger (G/L) according to the defined process steps, using appropriate accounting codes and classifications accurately. Works on all day-to-day booking operations in coherence with GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Process regular monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing jobs/ prepare monthly accounts reconciliations.
• Prepare various reports and analyses of financial data.
• Report and escalate disputed account discrepancies, as a first point of contact, with suppliers and vendors and cooperate on proper resolving of all related issues.
• Responsible for process innovation.

What qualifications do you need?

• High school/university education preferably in economics
• At least 4 year of professional experience in accounting.
• Professional communication skills and excellent analytical skills.
• A sense of careful approach and responsible work and service delivery mind-set.​
• Experience with cross-cultural teams and work environment is an advantage.
• Business fluent in English + Proficient German is a must.
• Knowledge of MS Office (especially MS Excel), SAP or other ERP experience preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER
Through a blend of engineering excellence, sustainable development and social responsibility, our employees help to drive progress at more than 100 sites in 30 countries. We offer you an exciting role with plenty of variety in an international environment, as part of an attractive package that extends from flexible working hour models, via professional and personal development opportunities, all the way to sports and healthcare programs.

• Very competitive salary.
• Bonuses on a monthly basis.
• Permanent contract, long-term perspective in stable international company.
• Modern working environment in the center of Liberec.
• Full-time job, unlimited contract.
• Home-office up to 60%, 5 weeks of holidays.
• Great work-life balance, flexible working hours.
• Meal vouchers, Cafeteria benefit system.
• Pension insurance contribution, etc.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application in English! We consider applicants with a valid Czech work permit only.