Senior General Ledger Accountant

HELLA is a global, family-owned company listed on the stock exchange that employs some 38,000 members of staff at over 125 locations in some 35 countries. The HELLA Group develops and manufactures lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry, and also has one of the largest trade organizations for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis and services within Europe. In the Special Applications segment, HELLA also develops products for specialist vehicles. Complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems and vehicle electrical systems are produced in joint venture companies. With almost 7,000 people working in research and development, HELLA is one of the most important innovation drivers on the market. HELLA has achieved sales of around 6.6 billion Euros in fiscal year 2016/2017; in addition, the HELLA Group is one of the top 40 automotive parts suppliers in the world and one of the 100 largest German industrial companies.

Bachelors Degree in Accounting/ Business;
3-5 years experience in accounting;
Fluency in English; German language would be an advantage;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
Good communication skills and ability to connect easily with other people;

Prepare and data input of general ledger entries including personnel, warranty and other provisions;
Analyze and review of general ledger accounts including reconciliation of intercompany account balances and accruals;
Check intercompany matching for plausibility;
Maintain schedule of leases, contracts and agreements including year end audit lease schedule;
Assist in coordination and maintenance of general ledger;
Prepare month end closing bookings for general ledger, month end closing reports & cashflow forecast;
Prepare the annual reports for auditors according to audit responsibility listing;