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Chief Accountant - Shared Service Center (Accounting Expert in GL Team) (w/m/d)

Join the Chief Accountant - Shared Service Center (Accounting Expert in GL Team) (w/m/d) role at TÜV Rheinland Group.

Overview

TÜV Rheinland is a leading global independent testing service provider with 150 years of experience and more than 24,000 employees worldwide. Our Shared Service Centres Organization supports our business with three locations: Cologne (Germany), Katowice (Poland), and Dalian (China). The Internal SSC Organization strives for excellence and aims to enable efficient processes and sustainable growth. The role is based in Katowice, Poland (hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and validate month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support and review journal entries prepared by other accountants.
• Prepare and review financial statements ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Analyze unusual or complex accounting situations and propose appropriate treatments.
• Prepare financial data for SAP postings related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across Regional Finance, Corporate Accounting, Controlling, Tax, and Treasury.
• Review internal controls and accounts reconciliation and support internal and external audit activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization across GL, AP and AR teams.
• Manage accounting transactions in SAP, including fixed assets and intercompany reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional accounting experience, ideally in an international or multi-regional environment.
• Strong accounting knowledge, including German GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Proven experience in financial statement preparation and month-/year-end closing leadership.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex accounting issues.
• Proficiency in SAP (FI/CO) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English.
• Relevant academic or educational background.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA is highly desirable.

What we offer

• A senior role within a well-organized team, with clearly defined roles and processes.
• Broad cooperation and visibility with Headquarters, Regional Finance Directors, and other finance functions.
• Participation in continuous process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Stable job based on an employment contract.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Benefits available on the company benefit platform (private medical care, co-financing of the sports card, discounts and shopping vouchers; optional group insurance, accident insurance, and additional benefits from the Company Social Benefits Fund according to internal policies).
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements (2 days per week in the office).
• Modern office with innovation space located in Katowice (working from Poland).
• Employee referral program.

If you want to join our team and take part in the recruitment process, please apply and send your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: General Business
• Industries: Utilities

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