Senior GL Specialist

As a Senior GL Specialist, you will play a key role in managing and developing accounting processes for Atotech, an MKS brand and a leading global manufacturing company. You will take ownership of end-to-end general ledger accounting activities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous process improvement across the organization.

Working closely with local and international finance teams, you will support statutory and group reporting requirements while driving the harmonization and standardization of accounting processes. This role offers significant visibility, ownership, and long-term career growth, including the opportunity to gradually take responsibility for additional countries and expand your scope within the EMEA finance organization.

You will report directly to the Accounting Manager Europe.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Managing and posting general ledger transactions and month-end close activities within Oracle
• Supporting Group Accounting with the evaluation and resolution of accounting matters
• Ensure that the monthly controls (SOX) are implemented and that control processes are continuously improved
• Preparation of the local monthly VAT declaration for Germany
• Monitoring existing accounting processes and ensuring their consistent and accurate execution across the organization
• Creating and maintaining desktop procedures for critical accounting processes and ensuring their effective adoption by the GL team
• Together with the Accounting Manager Europe, preparing annual statutory financial statements under German GAAP (HGB) and acting as a key contact for external auditors during the audit process.

Skills You Bring:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; alternatively, completed commercial training with a focus on accounting
• At least 5 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting within an international business environment
• Experience working with German legal entities and knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)
• Solid experience with Oracle ERP
• Good MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to take ownership of tasks and processes
• Professional proficiency in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of US GAAP and group reporting requirements
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements under HGB
• Experience with SAP
• German language skills

We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation. Enjoy a fair and transparent salary structure and an annual bonus. We will share all the details with you before the first interview.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance. Benefit from flexible working hours (starting between 6 and 10) and a hybrid work setup (minimum 8 days per month in the office).
• Professional Growth & Development. Take your career to the next level with our Internal Training Center and online Language Courses in the office.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture. Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and open communication. We foster an environment where your ideas matter.
• Health & Well-being. We care about your health! Access private health insurance, life insurance, Multisport Card contribution, wellness programs, mental health support, and weekly yoga sessions.
• Extra Perks & Benefits. Enjoy a yearly vacation allowance, Christmas shopping cards, team-building activities, and annual company events.
• Recognition & Rewards. Your efforts won't go unnoticed. We offer an anniversary bonus and an outstanding referral program bonus.

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