Financial Accountant (m/f/d) - Hybrid Option GER
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at BASF. Berlin · no salary stated · we estimate €58,000–€89,476 across Germany.
BASF has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Post business transactions to the general ledger, fixed assets and lease accounts, then reconcile them against subsidiary ledgers
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual accounts for German Group companies under IFRS and HGB
- Support income tax calculations and contribute figures to Group reporting
- Act as the accounting contact for subsidiaries, finance teams, central finance units and external auditors
- Take part in projects, help improve procedures and coordinate work related to the S/4HANA transition
What you bring
- A business administration degree, accounting-focused vocational training or an equivalent qualification
- Strong German and good English, plus confident use of MS Office, especially Excel
- Independent, analytical working habits and enthusiasm for automating and digitizing processes
Who this fits
This role suits an accounting professional who can work independently while contributing to a team. You’ll work with German Group companies and international finance colleagues. The position includes flexible work with defined Berlin office days, and you must live in Germany.
From the employer
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 as a Financial Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for general ledger activities and serve as the liaison between various departments and our corporate headquarters. You will work closely with our Group companies to ensure that all accounting processes run smoothly. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to continuously apply and expand your expertise in financial reporting.
- In this role, you will process business transactions in the general ledger as well as in fixed asset and lease accounting, and perform reconciliations with the subsidiary ledgers.
- In addition, you will prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and the German Commercial Code (HGB) for German BASF Group companies.
- You will assist with income tax calculations and contribute to Group reporting.
- Furthermore, you will serve as the central point of contact for accounting matters for our subsidiaries, other finance departments, BASF’s central finance units, and external auditors.
- Furthermore, you will actively participate in projects and coordinate the technical and procedural development of our organization in collaboration with our partners, and work with us to
- shape the transition to the new SAP version, S/4HANA.
- Together with your colleagues, you will actively contribute to our strong team spirit and the continued development of the organization.
WHAT YOU OFFER
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or vocational training with a focus on accounting, or an equivalent degree
- proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and ideally experience with SAP R/3 or S/4HANA
- very good German and good English skills
- high motivation to achieve success as part of a team
- your work style is characterized by independence and analytical thinking
- enthusiasm for the automation and digitization of processes
WHAT WE OFFER
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Gross annual salary (full-time): 40.000 - 46.000 €, depending on qualification and work experience, 48.000 - 52.000 € possible with correspondingly higher qualifications - In addition, you can expect a bonus dependent on the company's success
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30 days of paid vacation, special leave and sabbatical options
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Flexible working hours so that you can organize your working and private life according to your needs
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Modern sustainable office building in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg with flexible working options, rooftop terrace and cafeteria for innovative and team-focused collaboration - get to know our location
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Team and company events in which we celebrate our achievements and live up our team spirit
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Location-independent work models with defined days of presence in Berlin and place of residence in Germany - Here a first impression
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Subsidy for public transport, personal employee benefit card and other discounts
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Work mobile from other EU countries for up to six weeks
HOW TO REACH US
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Jennifer Weiz (Talent Acquisition), jennifer.weiz@basf.com, Tel: +49 30 2005-56454 will be happy to answer your questions for this position.
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You can also reach our recruiting team here.
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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 career opportunities here.
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