R2R Analyst - General Ledger and Reporting - German speaking

At Brenntag, we value collaboration, integrity, and innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our financial processes and contribute to a culture that prioritizes efficiency and strong partnerships.

We are looking for a detail-oriented R2R Analyst - General Ledger and Reporting for the German speaking market (Austria, Switzerland) to join our team. In this role, you will perform end-to-end transactional activities related to general ledger accounting, reconciliation, and closing processes. Your work will ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and service level agreements, supporting the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting. You will support the transition and stabilization of Record-to-Report processes into our newly established SSC.

As the role is part of a transition environment, hands-on experience in transition or migration projects is considered a valuable asset.

Work location: Łódź, city center

Hybrid model: 3 days in the office

Your Role

• Perform end-to-end R2R activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
• Review Balance Sheet and P&L accounts, including inventory accounting
• Perform Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations and investigate variances
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and confirm balances with counterparties
• Prepare analytical reports and support financial reporting
• Manage R2R master data for assigned entities
• Maintain fixed assets records in SAP
• Perform bank statement reconciliations
• Support audits by providing required documentation and explanations
• Cooperate closely with local finance, SSC departments and other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards (IFRS), and company policies
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization
• Active involvement in R2R projects
• Ensure complete and up-to-date documentation of all R2R processes
• Support Junior Analysts through daily cooperation and knowledge sharing

Your Profile

• Education degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualification
• Proven relevant experience in Record to Report / General Ledger accounting
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English as well as German language skills (Level B)
• Experience in a Shared Service Center, outsourcing, or industry environment is a strong advantage
• Transition experience would be an asset
• Solid knowledge of accounting processes
• Strong understanding of IFRS
• Advanced knowledge of SAP and MS Office tools
• Familiar with Blackline and Service Now - finance platform would be an asset
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and well-organized
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative, business-partner mindset
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• High level of integrity and ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong teamwork mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, changing environment

Our Offer

• Work in an international environment within a market-leading company.
• A real impact on business processes and shaping the growth strategy in Poland.
• A high degree of independence, with the freedom to take initiatives and make decisions.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Flexible working hours - start your day anytime between 7:00 and 10:00 AM CET
• Hybrid work model - enjoy 2 days of remote work per week
• Private healthcare (Medicover) plus group life insurance
• MyBenefit cafeteria platform, including Multisport card access
• Continuous development support - free language courses and access to an e-learning platform to grow your skills
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential psychological support whenever you need it
• Performance-based annual bonus, along with additional occasional rewards
• Attractive pension program and eyeglasses refund

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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