The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for general accounting functions including preparing journal entries, posting bank statements, balance sheet reconciliation, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Reporting tasks in accordance with IFRS and Company policy. Assists with monthly closings, account analysis and supports the Finance Heads.

Your Responsibilities

• Participation in process migration from Local Finance Teams to new established Shared Service Center or taking over the responsibilities for entities already rolled in SSC (internal Knowledge Transfer)
• Perform accounting operations in Record To Report Area (Bank Statements, General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Intercompany, etc.) with high quality and efficiency (daily and Month End Close activities) and without supervision
• Supervision of complete accounting processes for legal entities (Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Inventory, Intercompany, Treasury)
• Responsibility for monthly Corporate Reporting Package (incl. Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement, FA table, Aging, etc.)
• Processing monthly Balance Sheet and P&L fluctuation analysis
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and review (approve)
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by other colleagues
• Ensuring accuracy and data integrity in the end-to-end financial reporting process by ensuring compliance with the Internal Control System requirements
• Responding to queries from Operating Company, support Legal Entities and HQ on ad-hoc tasks
• Contributing to General Ledger process improvement initiatives (including Robotic Process Automation
• Manage and update internal processes and manuals (e.g. Desktop Procedures, Internal Control System)
• Identifying and solving common cross-process (PTP, OTC, RTR) issues
• Provide guidance and support to other team colleagues on technical, professional and client issues at the level of team’s daily duties
• Active participation in Automatization, Standardization or other Projects - taking over the responsibility for the projects, testing and implementation phases
• Support annual audits and tax return working in concert with external auditors
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Supporting Team Leader with organizational and administrational initiatives
• Perform other tasks related to the processes being established in SSC
• At least 1 year in SSC with scope increasing

Your Profile

• University degree in Finance and Accounting/Accounting Certificates or at least 3 years’ experience in General Ledger Department
• Previous experience in a Shared Services Company/BPO
• Written and spoken English (at least B2)
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office, esp. Excel
• Knowledge of SAP or Navision (would be an asset)
• Experience in setting up and implementing process improvements, standardization (would be an asset)

We offer

• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Hybrid work model (office/home office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Why Oerlikon:

Innovation and innovators thrive at Oerlikon, a leader in engineering solutions that enhance the performance of our products and services. We are diverse in our perspectives but united in our purpose: to develop technologies that reduce resource and energy consumption and help build a healthier, more sustainable and better protected world.

Every one of us has the chance to be more curious; to bring a new innovations and ideas in our work and to our customers in the automotive, aerospace, energy, tooling, polymer processing and additive manufacturing sectors, and in doing this, we can reaffirm our customers’ and strategic partners’ trust.

Can you identify with this position and are you looking for a new challenge? Then we are eager to meet you! Please apply online.

Contact

Karolina Kułak, Ewelina Kamińska

Mail: hr.obse@oerlikon.com

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head-quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.

We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.

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