About the job

We, the FINANCE Team of HARTING Sibiu, are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join us as a Specialist General Ledger. In this role, you will be responsible for creating strong connections through:

Functional Objectives:

• Accurate Record Keeping: Maintain precise and up-to-date records in the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are correctly accounted for.
• Financial Reporting Support: Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports, contributing to the overall financial reporting process.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all general ledger activities comply with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.
• Reconciliation and Analysis: Conduct thorough account reconciliations and analysis to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Transaction Recording: Record financial transactions in the general ledger, including journal entries, adjustments, and accruals.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of ledger accounts, including bank accounts, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Variance Analysis: Analyze variances between actual financial results and budgets/forecasts, explaining significant differences.
• Internal Control Compliance: Adhere to internal controls and procedures to maintain accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
• Audit Support: Provide support during internal and external audits, preparing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with other accounting and finance team members, such as AP, AR, and tax specialists, to ensure comprehensive financial management.
• Continuous Improvement: Suggest improvements to processes and systems to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the general ledger function.

Requirements:

• Education: University degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting;
• Position level: 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a multinational company
• Professional skills: relevant experience in General Ledger area
• IT Skills: Microsoft office advanced (especially Excel)
• Accounting Tool: Safe handling of accounting processes in SAP FI
• Foreign language skills: Enghish language skills
• Personality: High communication skills and strong team spirit. Positive attitude to work as a business service partner. Willingness to work in an international environment.

Benefits: Good reasons to "plug and stay" at HARTING:

• Flexibility: remote working
• Health Management: medical benefits
• Professional Development: training and development opportunities
• International Exposure: work in a multicultural environment
• Competitive Compensation: competitive salary package
• Positive Work Environment: diversity is embraced and teamwork is valued

At HARTING Sibiu, we value our PEOPLE, their POWER, and the PARTNERSHIP they build. This unique opportunity offers a hybrid position with the global role based in Sibiu, Romania, and the technical supervisor located at our headquarters in Espelkamp, Germany. Home office options are available.

Join us and connect to a future full of possibilities. Apply today as a General Ledger Accountant and become part of our team!

HARTING Romania SCS

Note: The use of the term "Hybrid Position" refers to the combination of remote work (home office) and on-site work at the Sibiu location.