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Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Senior Accountant

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCologne, GermanyNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in business studies or a comparable program with a focus on accounting/reporting or controlling is required.
  • Very good, practical knowledge of national and international accounting regulations, including German GAAP (HGB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), is required; experience with complex specialist topics is desirable.
  • Several years of professional experience in auditing, preferably with a Big Four or larger audit firm, and/or in the accounting department of an international group are required.
  • Confident use of SAP is required; experience with SAP S/4HANA or active participation in an S/4HANA implementation is desirable.
  • A structured and analytical working method, reliability, initiative, and a sense of responsibility are required.
  • The ability to question and standardize processes and develop pragmatic solutions collaboratively is required.
  • Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for networking in an international environment are required.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements on time in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including accounting-policy assessments and coordination with management.
  • Independently handle complex accounting topics and provide technical support to adjacent functions.
  • Assess and record ongoing, complex accounting matters and conduct well-founded balance-sheet and profit-and-loss analyses with recommendations for action.
  • Actively develop accounting and record-to-report processes and contribute centrally to cross-functional projects, particularly the introduction and optimization of SAP S/4HANA.
  • Prepare audience-appropriate documentation and accounting memoranda for management, specialist departments, and auditors.
  • Manage and support annual financial statement audits as a competent contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with complex specialist accounting topics is preferred.
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA or active participation in an SAP S/4HANA implementation is preferred.
  • Experience in auditing at a Big Four or larger audit firm is preferred.

About the Company

Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Bertelsmann is a global media, services, and education group made up of eight autonomous divisions, including RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, and Arvato. It operates across B2B and B2C markets, with activities in broadcasting, book publishing, music rights management, and business process outsourcing. Its products range from streaming subscriptions and printed books to logistics, CRM services, and AI-powered content and rights-management tools. The company differentiates itself through a decentralized, entrepreneur-led structure that reinvests profits into content and digital infrastructure via its Boost program, backed by private foundations and the Mohn family. It aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while leveraging large-scale data and cross-divisional synergies to deliver personalized content and service experiences at a global scale.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Gütersloh, Germany
Founded
1835

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