(Senior) Accountant

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 12/31/2024

We are seeking a (Senior) Accountant (m/f/d). Location will be Düsseldorf, Germany

Benefits

• Work-life balance e.g. through flexible working hours, home office option
• Intensive and individual training and appropriate further education
• A bonus if the target is reached
• Possibility to lease e-bikes

Job duties and responsibilities

• Preparation of month end and year end closings related to corporate guidelines and policies and according to corporate timetables
• Preparation and processing of all GL entries (other assets, other liabilities, accruals, deferred items, salary accounting)
• Collaboration/support the preparation of the statutory accounts (once a year) with external partner
• Maintenance, booking and preparation of Fixed Assets Table (additions, disposals, depreciation)
• Collaboration/support with GBS (Global Business Service – Shared Service Centre in Vilnius) in all Accounting fields
• Coordination, monitoring and processing of Intercompany invoices and processing of Intercompany nettings
• Preparation of account reconciliations related to corporate policies and tools
• Support/collaboration in the field of accounts payables (supplier invoices are booked in the GBS – Global Business Services – Shared Service Centre in Vilnius)
• Preparation of ad-hoc analysis and documentation
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly preliminary tax turnover reports (Monthly Sales Tax summary report – Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung)
• Preparation of monthly EG/EU VAT tax reports
• Contact person for tax advisors regarding yearly tax declarations
• Coordination of supplier/Bank balance confirmations

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, with strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets knowledge
• Excellent experience with SAP-ERP system
• Strong understanding and commitment to internal controls and deadlines
• Proficiency in statutory accounting (HGB) and international accounting standards
• Proven experience collaborating with auditors and tax advisors, managing external and internal financial reporting
• Fluency in English and German, both verbally and written

Do you have any questions about Metso or the job?

Your personal contact Jasmin Schäfer will be happy to assist you at tel. +49 (0)152-54604511.

Metso believes that diversity and equal opportunity are key factors in strengthening innovation and collaboration.

We welcome all applications and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.  Our selection criteria are based solely on competencies and professional skills.

More information

Interested? Then please submit your informative application documents via the "Apply" button.

During the application phase, we will be supported by our recruitment partner ManpowerGroup Germany. Your application and all information contained therein will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Your data will only be processed by ManpowerGroup Deutschland for the purpose of forwarding, evaluating and contacting you.

We look forward to receiving your online application.

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial