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Financial Accountant (all genders)

Job Details

Contract Type:
Limited, 2 Years / Full-Time
Country / City:
Germany / Hamburg
Company:
Beiersdorf Shared Services GmbH
Job Function:
Finance (incl. Accounting, Controlling)

Your Tasks

As Financial Accountant – RTR (France), you will be at the heart of Global Finance Services in Hamburg, working in an international environment on daily accounting and tax topics.

You will take full ownership of accounting activities for France and ensure high-quality financial reporting and compliance. This role offers a broad and engaging scope across financial accounting, closing activities, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Main tasks:

  • Perform end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) accounting for France
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in line with Group guidelines
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements (IFRS and French GAAP)
  • Ensure accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and provisions
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis o Maintain strong G/L ownership and accounting documentation
  • Handle intercompany reconciliations and transactions
  • Responsible for various taxes and statutory reporting (e.g., VAT, CIT, local filings)
  • Act as key contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, Group policies, and local regulations
  • Contribute to process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with Shared Service Centers and business partners
  • Deliver accounting results on time and with high quality, measured by defined KPIs

Your Profile

  • Successfully completed professional education in Accounting / Finance or equivalent
  • Additional qualification such as ACCA, Certified Accountant, or comparable certification is a plus
  • Strong experience in RTR / General Ledger accounting (Several years) o Experience with SAP FI/CO (mandatory), with knowledge of integrations to MM and SD modules
  • Knowledge of IFRS and/or French GAAP
  • Solid experience with accounting processes and closing, including exposure to PTP and OTC processes
  • High sense of ownership, positive “can-do” mindset, and ability to navigate through uncertainty
  • Fluent in English; French is an advantage

Additional information

​If you have any questions, please check our application FAQs first. If your question is not answered there, feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Expert Carina via rc@beiersdorf.com .

YOUR BENEFITS

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    Simple blue icon of a globe with digital nodes and circuit-like elements, representing global connectivity or digital networks.
    International Work Environment
    Simple blue icon of a heart with curved lines inside, symbolizing well-being, care, or emotional health.
    Critical Illness Policy
    Simple blue icon of a person working at a computer inside a house shape, representing remote work or working from home.
    Flexible & Remote Working
    Simple blue icon showing two people facing each other with arms extended, representing collaboration, agreement, or support.
    Buddies & Mentoring
    Simple blue icon of a computer screen displaying an upward-trending graph, representing growth or performance improvement.
    Corporate Training & Development
    Simple blue icon of a person sitting at a desk using a laptop, with a clock indicating time or working hours.
    Modern Office & Equipment
    simple currency
    Attractive Salary
    Simple blue icon showing cosmetic or personal care containers, including a bottle, jar, and tube.
    Corporate Discounts
    simple dumbell
    Beiersdorf Gym & Fitness Groups
    simple baby
    Kids & Family Services
    Simple blue icon of an open hand holding a heart, symbolizing care, support, or compassion.
    Health & Wellbeing Offers
    Simple blue icon showing two people sitting behind desks or laptops, representing collaboration or online learning.
    Job Sharing
    simple plate and cutlery
    Subsidised Lunch
    bus
    Public Transport Support
    Body Health Derma
    Medical Services
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