BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

For our division Accounting ,at our location in Cologne or Linz am Rhein we are looking for a

Senior Accountant IFRS & HGB (m/w/d)

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

• When it comes to HGB and IFRS, we can rely on your expertise: you will be involved in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, ensure the monthly closing work and prepare the consolidated financial statements.

• You will also coordinate intercompany issues and carry out the corresponding postings.

• The processing of accrual and deferral accounts is also part of your tasks, as are data imports from external financial accounting systems.

• Whether clarifying the accounting treatment of business transactions, responding to inquiries from auditors or acting as an interface to specialist departments and subsidiaries, you will be valued as a competent contact person.

• Advising and supporting those responsible for controls in carrying out control tests and in defining optimization potential; identifying process and system weaknesses in relation to internal controls.

• You will confidently represent the general ledger in national and international projects, such as the implementation of SAP S/4HANA.

  
  

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• Successfully completed business studies and/or further training as an accountant.

• Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting as well as in accounting according to HGB and IFRS.

• Fit in MS Office (especially Excel) and SAP, especially in the module FI-AA.

• Very good written and spoken English, German is a plus.

• Team player with pleasure in networking and a reliable, goal-oriented way of working.

  
  

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!