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Senior general ledger accountant / Senior Bilanzbuchhalter:in

ASML is hiring a Senior general ledger accountant / Senior Bilanzbuchhalter:in in Berlin, Germany. Level rates it ; you can apply on ASML.

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Senior general ledger accountant responsible for financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and process improvements within finance.

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Introduction to the job

In the departments of the "Supporting Functions" you may not come into direct contact with our products, but with your expertise you contribute significantly to the smooth functioning of our company. Only with colleagues from these structured, efficient and supportive departments, such as Human Resources, Accounting, Controlling, IT and Communications, is it possible for us to grow beyond ourselves and achieve our goals as a company.

As a Senior General Ledger Accountant, you will play a key role within our Finance organization. You will ensure the quality and integrity of our financial reporting, work closely with internal and external stakeholders, and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Role and responsibilities

As a Senior General Ledger Accountant, you will:

  • ensure the preparation and quality assurance of financial reporting as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with statutory, tax, and corporate requirements.

  • take ownership of compliance with accounting standards and serve as a subject matter expert for accounting and reporting matters.

  • act as the primary interface for external auditors, tax advisors, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders in connection with audits, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements.

  • monitor accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements while driving their continuous enhancement.

  • support financial transparency through analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and meaningful management reporting.

  • serve as a key user for financial systems and reporting tools, ensuring their stability and continuous development.

  • identify optimization opportunities and implement initiatives related to digitalization, process improvements, and efficiency enhancements within Finance.

Your qualifications

  • You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a comparable qualification.

  • You have several years of professional experience in accounting, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation within a mid-sized or international business environment.

  • You possess strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB), IFRS, and ideally US GAAP, as well as a solid understanding of tax and regulatory requirements.

  • You have experience collaborating with external auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders.

  • You have hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO and standard Microsoft Office applications.

  • You communicate confidently in English and have good written and spoken German skills.

Your Competencies

Working in an international finance environment requires a high level of accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The following competencies are essential for success in this role:

  • You take ownership of complex topics, work in a structured manner, and remain focused even under demanding deadlines.

  • You analyze issues thoroughly, think in a solution-oriented way, and derive pragmatic and sustainable decisions from financial data.

  • You collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and communicate confidently across different levels of the organization.

  • You identify opportunities for improvement and proactively drive change and optimization initiatives.

  • You combine high-quality standards with a hands-on mindset and are equally effective working independently and as part of a team.

Other Information

What we offer

  • Job with bright future prospects at an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry in Berlin Neukölln

  • Remuneration in accordance with the IG Metall collective wage agreement (company-specific collective wage agreement) including 13th month’s salary and variable remuneration components

  • Collective working time: 35 hours/week

  • Attractive allowances in the shift model

  • Reimbursement of moving expenses for you and your family

  • Participation in the Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • Specific advanced training and development opportunities

  • Access to organized childcare and vacation care

  • Comprehensive health and well-being programs

  • Mobility benefits to support your commute: company transit pass, parking card, and bike purchase program

Diversity and Inclusion

ASML is an equal opportunity employer that promotes equal opportunities and values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all positions regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of our company’s success.

Dein Arbeitsumfeld

Im Sektor der „Supporting Functions“ kommst du vielleicht nicht direkt mit unseren Produkten in Kontakt, aber mit deinem Fachwissen trägst du maßgeblich dazu bei, dass unser Unternehmen reibungslos funktioniert. Nur mit den Kollegen und Kolleginnen aus diesen strukturierten, leistungsbereiten und unterstützenden Abteilungen wie dem Personal, der Buchhaltung, dem Controlling, der IT und der Kommunikation, ist es uns möglich über uns hinaus zu wachsen und unsere Ziele als Unternehmen zu erreichen.

Als Senior Bilanzbuchhalter:in übernimmst du eine Schlüsselrolle in unserer Finanzorganisation. Du stellst die Qualität unserer Finanzberichterstattung sicher, arbeitest eng mit internen und externen Stakeholdern zusammen und gestaltest die Weiterentwicklung von Prozessen und Systemen aktiv mit.

Deine Aufgaben

Als Senior Bilanzbuchhalter:in wirst du:

  • die Erstellung und Qualitätssicherung der Finanzberichterstattung sowie der Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüsse gemäß gesetzlichen, steuerlichen und konzerninternen Vorgaben sicherstellen.

  • die Einhaltung von Rechnungslegungsstandards verantworten und als fachliche Ansprechperson für Bilanzierungs- und Reporting-Themen fungieren.

  • als zentrale Schnittstelle zu Wirtschaftsprüfer:innen, Steuerberater:innen, Behörden sowie internen Stakeholdern bei Audits, Jahresabschlussprüfungen und regulatorischen Fragestellungen agieren.

  • Rechnungslegungsprozesse, interne Kontrollen und Compliance-Anforderungen überwachen sowie deren kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung sicherstellen.

  • die finanzielle Transparenz durch Analysen, Bilanzabstimmungen, Cashflow-Prognosen und aussagekräftige Management-Reportings unterstützen.

  • als Key User die Stabilität und Weiterentwicklung von Finanzsystemen und Reporting-Lösungen vorantreiben.

  • Optimierungspotenziale identifizieren und Initiativen zur Digitalisierung, Prozessverbesserung und Effizienzsteigerung im Finanzbereich umsetzen.

Deine Qualifikation

  • Du verfügst über ein abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Betriebswirtschaft, Finanzen, Rechnungswesen oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.

  • Du bringst mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im Rechnungswesen, der Bilanzierung und Finanzberichterstattung in einem mittelständischen oder internationalen Unternehmensumfeld mit.

  • Du verfügst über fundierte Kenntnisse in HGB, IFRS und idealerweise US GAAP sowie über ein gutes Verständnis steuerlicher und regulatorischer Anforderungen.

  • Du hast Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit Wirtschaftsprüfer:innen, Steuerberater:innen und weiteren externen Stakeholdern.

  • Du besitzt praktische Erfahrung im Umgang mit SAP FI/CO sowie den gängigen Microsoft-Office-Anwendungen.

  • Du kommunizierst souverän in Englisch und verfügst über gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.

Deine Kompetenzen

Die Arbeit in einem internationalen Finanzumfeld erfordert ein hohes Maß an Genauigkeit, Zusammenarbeit und kontinuierlicher Verbesserung. Für den Erfolg in dieser Rolle sind folgende Kompetenzen wichtig:

  • Du übernimmst Verantwortung für komplexe Themen, arbeitest strukturiert und behältst auch unter anspruchsvollen Zeitvorgaben den Überblick.

  • Du analysierst Sachverhalte fundiert, denkst lösungsorientiert und leitest daraus pragmatische und nachhaltige Entscheidungen ab.

  • Du arbeitest vertrauensvoll mit unterschiedlichen Stakeholdern zusammen und kommunizierst sicher auf verschiedenen Organisationsebenen.

  • Du erkennst Verbesserungspotenziale und treibst Veränderungen sowie Optimierungen mit Eigeninitiative und Überzeugungskraft voran.

  • Du verbindest hohe Qualitätsansprüche mit einer pragmatischen Hands-on-Mentalität und arbeitest sowohl eigenständig als auch im Team erfolgreich.

Weitere Informationen

Das bieten wir

  • zukunftssicherer Arbeitsplatz bei einem Innovationsführer der Halbleiterindustrie in Berlin Neukölln

  • Vergütung gemäß Haustarifvertrag mit der IG Metall inkl. 13. Monatsgehalt sowie variablen Vergütungsbestandteilen

  • Tarifarbeitszeit: 35 Stunden/Woche

  • attraktive Zuschläge im Schichtmodell

  • 30 Tage Urlaub

  • Erstattung von Umzugskosten für dich und deine Familie (ab 100 km Entfernung)

  • Teilnahme am Aktienkaufprogramm für Mitarbeitende

  • individuelle Weiterbildungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

  • Zugang zu organisierter Kinder- und Ferienbetreuung

  • Umfangreiche Gesundheits- und Well-being-Angebote

  • Mobilitätsbenefits für deinen Arbeitsweg: Firmenticket, Parkkarte, Fahrradkauf

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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How we rate this

Senior general ledger accountant / Senior Bilanzbuchhalter:in at ASML rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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  4. Tell me about a project where tax compliance was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where reconciliations was part of your work. What did you do?

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