Tax Accountant
Location – Germany
Work Arrangement – Hybrid
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
• Management Accounts: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, analyze variances, and provide insightful commentary. Ensure consistency and integrity of financial reporting across entities. Daily activities include reviewing financial data and collaborating with stakeholders to support decision-making. Success means delivering transparent, reliable reports that drive business performance.
• Compliance & Controls: Maintain a strong internal control environment by implementing and monitoring financial controls to ensure compliance. Drive process improvements to strengthen financial governance. The role requires vigilance in compliance and proactive risk management.
• Balance Sheet Ownership: Fully own and reconcile the balance sheet with monthly reviews and follow-ups on outstanding items. Success is measured by accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Month-End Process Management: Lead and coordinate end-to-end month-end close activities, improving the process through automation and standardization. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Accrual Management: Review, calculate, and post accruals with clear documentation and challenge inaccurate estimates to maintain financial accuracy.
• Audits – External & Internal: Act as the primary contact for auditors, prepare audit schedules, respond to queries, and support audit readiness and statutory audit processes.
• Intercompany Accounting: Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accurate posting, settlement, elimination, and resolution of discrepancies. Standardize processes for efficiency.
• Process Improvement & Standardization: Drive harmonization and standardization of accounting processes across the business (R2R, P2P, OTC). Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAP, accounting standards, and group policies. Support financial system upgrades and implementation projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Finance Centers of Excellence, Regional Finance Directors, Financial Directors, Commercial Finance teams, Statutory Finance teams, and Group Functional Leaders to ensure alignment and operational excellence.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to support collaboration with geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Strong understanding of German GAAP (HGB) and familiarity with IFRS; proficiency in German (native or C2 level) and English (C1 level).
• Solid SAP FI knowledge and experience in management accounting, month-end close, balance sheet ownership, and audit preparation.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
Nice-to-haves:
• Experience with German tax and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of intercompany accounting and financial controls compliance.
• Strong Excel capabilities and experience with ERP systems such as Oracle.
• Leadership skills with experience managing geographically dispersed teams and driving change management initiatives.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support
