Accountant Financial Reporting (m/f/d) - Hybrid Option GER

WELCOME TO BASF

In Global Business Services, we support BASF's divisions with a cross-functional network and offer modern solutions tailored to the needs of the business. As a specialized service unit we ensure a high level of customer orientation and we design our services to be cooperative, efficient and future-oriented.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Join our international Financial Reporting team and start your career as an Accountant. In this position you are responsible for the general ledger activities and act as an interface between different departments and our group headquarters. You work closely with our group companies and ensure that all accounting processes run smoothly. In doing so, you have the opportunity to continuously expand and apply your financial reporting expertise.

• In this role, you process business transactions in the general ledger and in asset & lease accounting, as well as reconciliation of sub-ledgers.
• Moreover, you prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to IFRS and HGB/local GaaP standards for European BASF Group companies in a timely manner.
• You support income tax calculations and provide input to group reporting. 
• In addition, you are the central contact person in accounting matters for our subsidiaries, other finance departments, central finance units of BASF as well as external auditors.
• You are involved in projects and participate in the development of tools and processes. Join us on our journey to implement SAP S4/HANA in the coming years.
• Together with your colleagues you actively contribute to our great team spirit and further development of the organization.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• degree in business administration / apprenticeship with focus on accounting or equivalent degree
• good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and ideally experience with SAP R/3 and S/4HANA
• very good knowledge of English, German and / or other European languages are a big plus
• high motivation to achieve joint success in a team
• independent way of working and analytical thinking characterize your working style
• you are enthusiastic about automation and digitization of processes 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Gross annual salary (full-time): 40.000 - 46.000 €, depending on qualification and work experience. In addition, you can expect a bonus dependent on the company's success as well as individual performance.
• Structured onboarding including a buddy to ease your start into the BASF world.
• Modern sustainable office building in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg with flexible working options, rooftop terrace and cafeteria for innovative and team-focused collaboration.
• Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
• Flexible working hours so that you can organize your working and private life according to your needs.
• Location-independent work models with defined days of presence in Berlin and place of residence in Germany.

HOW TO REACH US

• Jennifer Weiz (Talent Acquisition), jennifer.weiz@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56454 will be happy to answer your questions for this position
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

As an international service hub, the BASF Services Europe GmbH bundles a wide range of services for the BASF Group throughout Europe. In the heart of Berlin, we combine expertise in the areas of finance, HR, supply chain, procurement, product safety and IT. We focus on digital and customer-focused solutions, to create services for future. Learn more about us and our location-independent work models at basf.com/en/servicehub-berlin.

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Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.