Senior Financial Analyst (Accountant) - German

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

S&P Global Corporate

The Role: Senior Financial Analyst (Accountant) - German

The Team: The EMEA Enterprise Controller team is responsible for the month end close, management & statutory reporting and internal controls across the region. The team values collaboration across various corporate functions, in delivering to our internal & external stakeholders, and a strong team ethic. The role reports to the Director – Multi-Entity Controller and is embedded in an international team.

The Impact: The role will be responsible for all financial duties for German entities and any other countries that are deemed appropriate. We are looking for a candidate who is a problem solver with an analytical mindset who is comfortable with taking on responsibility to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements. The candidate will play a key role in providing support for all Controllership matters.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis/interrogation of key balance sheet & P&L accounts, with preparation and posting of any associated journals
• Preparation of financial statements for legal entities in accordance with German GAAP and IFRS
• Responsibility for month end processes, including the preparation & posting of journals along with preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations
• Responsibility for liaising and interacting with external auditors pursuant to the timely completion of statutory audits carried out on legal entities
• Responsibility for ensuring timely preparation of corporate tax returns and associated accounting workflows, including processing of payment and balance sheet reconciliation of related accounts
• Responsibility for ensuring timely preparation of VAT returns and associated accounting workflows, including processing of payment and balance sheet reconciliation of related accounts
• Responsibility for Accounts Payable and local contact for T&E questions and compliance
• Support to payroll department and posting of payroll transactions / review of automated feeds

What We’re Looking For:

Key qualifications of the job:

• ACA / CPA / CA / ACCA or equivalent certification
• Strong technical accounting skills/knowledge of German GAAP and IFRS
• Ability to prepare financial statements and lead local audits
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Financial Reporting or Accounting
• Good understanding of VAT and general tax accounting
• Experience with financial statement reporting and local statutory filing obligations

Key soft skills required:

• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Well organized and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines
• Real team player with innate desire to contribute to change
• Fluency in both English and German
• Attention to detail
• Hands-on approach
• Delivers excellence with agility and rigor
• A strong desire to exceed expectations
• Results orientated

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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