Management Accountant with German - Senior Associate

Management Accountant with German - Senior Associate

The “Management Accountant” is an integral and crucial role in the Finance Team within GSA. The role is responsible for supporting a number of business priorities including project accounting, set-up and refine cost distribution and allocation, accounting support of the period-end close, skillful analysis and reporting.

The opportunity

Support of the “Management Accounting” Function that keep our organization on a long term successful.

Your key responsibilities

• Support for cost allocations, e.g. maintaining cost center structures and key drivers for cost distributions and allocation cycles
• Manage and govern accounting and reporting processes, analysis and preparation of accruals and deferrals for intercompany billing
• Support the inventory reviews for external engagements on a regular base
• In this role, gaining understanding of the many areas of the company will be essential to stay on top of business issues, in order to contribute to budgeting, planning, content development and program implementation.

Skills and attributes for success

• Project management training, practical application, business analysis, sales, marketing, business development or relationship management experience is preferred
• Functional and/or technical experience in supporting global systems (e.g. SAP) including knowledge of data flows, processes and best practices
• Proven knowledge of software development lifecycle methods, processes, tools and best practices
• Documentation, communication and presentation skills that support accurate and concise messaging
• Experienced and comfortable working with culturally diverse outsourced on/offshore staff for Project work and Production Support (Run) service delivery
• Excellent interpersonal, client service, communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Operate in a dynamic, fast moving and changing environment
• Operate in a global matrix environment

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Must have a business apprenticeship or a bachelor’s degree in Business main focus on Finance, Accounting or Economics
• 3 years of experience in internal cost accounting or willing to extend his/her General Ledger Accounting knowledge
• Very good English and German language skills
• Confident using technology (including MS Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Ability to prioritize day-to-day decisions and work assignments, to meet deadlines
• Ability to handle several projects at a time, at various stages of progress
• Proficient at communicating objectives, and guiding internal clients to successful resolutions
• Adept at working as part of a larger team; demonstrating a positive work attitude and commitment to excellence
• Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Good Analytical skills, high level of self-organization, commitment, personal drive, team oriented

What we look for

We’re interested in professionals who are eager to be the 'Go To' contact for financial and operational issues while supporting the Service Lines Leaders and act as a trusted business adviser, develop effective working relationships with the extended Finance team and leadership, becoming a key point of contact.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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