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Senior General Ledger Accountant (m/f/d)

  • Company: Get A Job.ai
  • Location: Ottobrunn, Bavaria
  • Salary: Pay not listed

Website Get A Job.ai

Represented by Get A Job.ai

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential aerospace organization seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant for their Ottobrunn, Bavaria location. In this role, you will ensure the integrity of financial accounting operations within an international SAP S/4HANA environment.

Your core responsibilities include:

  • Recording payment transactions and bank activities with timely, accurate bank reconciliations
  • Supporting cost control initiatives and managing invoice approval workflows in collaboration with department managers
  • Maintaining precise asset records, performing asset accounting, and reconciling balance sheet accounts including intercompany positions
  • Assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation under HGB and Local GAAP
  • Managing general ledger operations, provisions, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Participating in SAP rollouts, system optimizations, and finance transformation projects
  • Conducting intercompany reconciliations and providing accounting support to international subsidiaries
  • Coordinating closely with Operations and Controlling on project-related and performance-based accounting matters
  • Collaborating with Group Accounting for reporting requirements
  • Working cross-functionally with IT, Controlling, Tax, and international shared-service organizations

What We're Looking For

Our client requires a detail-oriented accounting professional with international experience and strong technical capabilities:

  • College degree in finance, accounting, or comparable qualification
  • Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience at an international company
  • Very good knowledge of German Commercial Code (HGB / US-GAAP)
  • In-depth knowledge of SAP, preferably SAP S/4HANA FI / MM, and MS Office proficiency
  • Experience with process management and digital transformation projects
  • Reliable and detail-oriented approach with strong commitment to accuracy
  • High level of personal responsibility and analytical thinking
  • Structured, solution-oriented work methodology
  • Confident demeanor when interacting with management and cross-functional departments
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Affinity for digital processes and organizational change
  • Excellent written and spoken English language skills

How We Work with You

Get A Job.ai is representing this confidential client in their search for exceptional accounting talent. When you apply through our platform at getajob.ai, our talent team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. Qualified candidates will be submitted directly to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all applications must be processed through Get A Job.ai to be considered.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to fair and inclusive recruiting practices. We evaluate all candidates based on qualifications and merit, without regard to religion, gender, nationality, or background.

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Working in Ottobrunn, München (Kreis)

Note: Germany observes a public holiday on Oct 3 — German Unity Day.

🇩🇪 Relocation safety for Germany: Very Safevia Warnely, CC BY 4.0

National unemployment rate in Germany: 3.7%via World Bank

GDP per capita in Germany: $60,496via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in Germany: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in Germany: 0.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Statutory minimum wage in Germany: €2,343/monthvia Eurostat

Cost of living in Germany: 9.1% above the EU averagevia Eurostat

Job vacancy rate in Germany: 2.8%via Eurostat

Average hours worked per year in Germany: 1,332via OECD

    About this role & career path

    Traits that fit this role

    • Intellectual Curiosity
    • Cautiousness
    • Integrity
    • Attention to Detail
    • Dependability

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    Listing facts

    • Role Senior General Ledger Accountant (m/f/d)
    • Employer Get A Job.ai
    • Location Ottobrunn, Bavaria
    • Type Full Time
    • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
    • Posted September 12, 2026
    • Apply by October 12, 2026
    • Country Germany
    • Overview Full job description on this page (395 words)

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    • Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
    • Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.
    • Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
    • Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
    • Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required.
    • Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters.

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