ERM is the world’s largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, with more than 50 years of market leadership. ERM uses its unique combination of technical depth and commercial acumen to partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges, and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
ERM is seeking a GL Accountant who will assist in preparing financial statements, managing provisions, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and HGB standards, while also overseeing account postings, reconciling general and subledgers, and handling intercompany settlements. The ideal candidate is calm, confident, and pragmatic, capable of maintaining a level-headed approach under pressure. With a strong focus on standardization and automation, this individual thrives in dynamic business environments and excels in building effective interpersonal relationships.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Financial Reporting & Compliance: Assist in preparing financial statements, managing provisions, and ensuring adherence to IFRS and HGB standards.
- Account Management & Reconciliation: Oversee account postings, reconcile general and subledgers, and handle intercompany settlements.
- VAT & Tax Preparation: Prepare VAT returns, collaborate with auditors, and assist in tax-related tasks.
- Process Improvement & Collaboration: Contribute to the development of accounting processes and work closely with finance teams across international sister companies.
- Payroll & Statistical Reporting: Check payroll and prepare statistical reports for internal and external purposes.
Requirements
- Trained Accountant and Certified GL Accountant or a comparable University degree
- Several years of relevant professional experience in finance and accounting
- Good knowledge of IFRS and HGB
- Structured, reliable and goal-oriented way of working
- Proficiency in Excel is a must
- Good knowledge of common ERP programs
- Strong analytical thinking and communication skills
- Enjoy working in a team and in an international environment
- Very good knowledge of English and German
What we offer
- Flexible working hours
- High degree of mobile working possible
- A pleasant, collegial and appreciative atmosphere with short decision-making processes
- Scope for creativity and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas
- Opportunities for further training and development
- Free coffee/tea and fruit
- Job ticket and bicycle leasing
- Flat hierarchies
- International working environment
To Apply:
If you share our values, want to contribute to a better tomorrow and are interested in this role, please send us your CV, in English, by submitting your application via our careers page.
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What We Do
Sustainability is our business.
As the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, deploying a unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. This approach helps clients to accelerate the integration of sustainability at every level of their business.
With more than 50 years of experience, ERM’s diverse team of 8000+ experts in 40 countries and territories helps clients create innovative solutions to their sustainability challenges, unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations
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