Job Description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

• Performs the General Accounting, Reporting & Controlling process in close collaboration with the local entity;​
• Executes sub-ledgers (closing) activities in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, etc.;​
• Executes and supports the monthly closing process;​
• Supports business review of P&L and BS in strong collaboration with local entity, performs reclassifications/ adjustments based on request/need;​
• Prepares and performs standard journal entries in the ERP system;​
• Performs standard Accounting and Controlling analysis, as well as Reporting in close collaboration with the local entity;​
• Resolves open issues with the local entity;​
• Responsible to document all corresponding Internal Controls and follow all Compliance rules as per Internal Controls Matrix and CPP/ LPP;​
• Supports local team in internal and external financial audits;​
• Acts as back-up for colleagues who are on leave, as per the internal regulations;​
• Provides support to other colleagues and team members, when they require help to fulfill their daily activities;​
• Provides support to the extended team, as and when it is the case​;
• Assure ad hoc support for projects, initiatives;​
• Shows ability to manage own time schedule in order to meet the established deadlines;​
• Acts as consultant for other team members (GL, AP, AR), as well as new joiners and is the first go-to person for operational queries;​
• Proactively identifies any issues or risks and informs Team Lead, as well as suggests solutions;​
• Identifies improvement opportunities and works towards standardization and harmonization of processes;​
• Handles complex GL & reporting tasks, higher volumes - manual journal entries, more calculations (ex. Prepaid, Accruals);​
• Performs monthly checks and is proactive in proposing corrections in case they are required;​
• Involved in training new colleagues and/or in projects (roll-out, improvement opportunities)​.

Qualifications

• University graduate in Economics/Accounting;​
• Experience in the General Accounting, Reporting & Controlling;​
• Experience in IFRS and the local GAAP is mandatory;​
• English for business use is mandatory (German language is an advantage);​
• Good computer skills related to Microsoft Office; Advanced Excel skills are mandatory;​
• SAP Knowledge or different ERP experience is mandatory;​
• Fact-driven and strong analytical skills, detailed oriented attitude to identify accuracy;​
• Open to process improvements;​
• Team player;​
• Identifies improvement opportunities and works towards standardization and harmonization of processes;​
• Very good communication skills;​
• Ability to perform end-to-end process independently and ask for support when required;​
• Ability to proactively identify any issue or risk and suggest solution;​
• Ability to adjust to new situations and prioritize accordingly;​
• Proactive implementation of sustainable change.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Business Services SRL