Siemens Energy

A Snapshot of Your Day

In your role as General Ledger, Closing & Reporting Analyst:

Process Ownership

• You will work in a team of domain experts, in which your tasks include clarification of accounting issues, analysis of errors, initiation of any vital corrections and involvement in process improvement activities or initiatives, if needed with support from the General Ledger, Closing & Reporting Analyst.
• You will take ownership of daily General Ledger, Closing & Reporting transactions and month-end-closing activities and ensure they are recorded in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP quality standards or any other relevant regulations and guidelines.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• You will be expected to collaborate and build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders such as regional accounting hubs, local business teams, and other partners within Siemens Energy’s global communities.
• Listen actively and continuously focused on stakeholder requests, managing complex and uncertain operational issues, while decisively moving forward in taking ownership of decisions, together with the General Ledger, Closing & Reporting Analyst.
• Share best practices with all relevant collaborators.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Daily Operations, Controls and Process Improvements

As a detail oriented, actively committed and involved General Ledger, Closing & Reporting Analyst, you will be responsible for:

General Ledger and Closing

• The periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements) in accordance with IFRS, taking into account internal guidelines in various and complex IT systems, adhering to deadlines.
• Perform Month End activities and reconciliations of accounts.
• Assisting with implementing and documenting new processes and procedures.
• General housekeeping of General Ledger accounts.
• Intercompany reconciliations.
• Posting of accruals, provisions, and further relevant GL items.
• Ensuring stability in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• You assist with ad-hoc duties required by management to meet the needs of the business.
• You will be supporting the Senior and Principal Analysts in preparing internal control's documentation in General Ledger, Closing & Reporting accounting. You will also have a supporting role in internal and external audits by providing timely and qualitative information and resolving queries from the auditors (where applicable for the assigned countries/legal entities and tasks).
• You execute and continuously update DTP (Desktop Procedure) documentation for existing and are involved in the creation of DTPs for new processes/variances.
• Contributing and engaging in standardizing and automating our workflows, General Ledger, Closing & Reporting processes and our cross-functional processes throughout the company.

Career development

• With your open-mindedness and willingness to learn, by building your skills and capabilities within our organization, you will support the General Ledger, Closing & Reporting team with the tasks at hand.
• Invest in your own career development by regularly seeking and giving honest feedback and embracing a curious mindset in learning and personal development.

People, process and technology

• You will be actively contributing to our company’s strategy for building an environment for people, processes and technology, using innovation as a personal growth driver.
• Become more self-directed, build process ownership and find meaning in your work by taking part in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Build strong partnerships to win the trust of our stakeholders through respectful, agile, accountable behavior when interacting with colleagues, customers, partners and Siemens Energy local and global communities.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or relevant working experience in General Ledger, Closing & Reporting Accounting.
• Preferably first experiences in the field of General Ledger, Closing & Reporting, or Accounting / Finance Operations.
• Basic knowledge of accounting.
• Basic knowledge of IFRS accounting is preferable.
• Good MS-Office skills (especially in MS-Excel).
• Preferably first basic understanding of business processes in SAP.
• Experience in transitions and transformation projects is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel for knowledge transfer, training/workshops, if needed.
• You are open and communicative in nature as well as fluent English skills complete your profile.

About the Team

Accounting Services is an integral part of the global accounting ecosystem and a CFO function within Siemens Energy. Out of Accounting Service Centers in Americas, Europe, and Asia, Accounting Services provides accounting solutions contributing towards SE’s vision to energize society.

Accounting Services is built on people, processes, and technology which all are constantly challenged and developed. Global and diverse networks, domains, and responsibilities offer continuous opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

You will be coordinated operationally by the Team Lead General Ledger, Closing & Reporting, and further- be reporting to the Accounting Service Center General Ledger, Closing & Reporting” Function Lead being part of both the local finance community as well as an international network of accounting experts.

What’s it like to work at Siemens Energy?

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Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://bitly.ws/ZFwV

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive work culture.
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Savings Fund.
• Above the law benefits.
• Family building benefits.
• Parental leave

What happens next?

With a focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation we are always looking to hire people to join the Energy Team. This means that we are hiring for many positions that are similar to this role and you may be considered for other similar openings. Our Talent Acquisition team will regularly review applications and contact you for any immediate and/or upcoming roles that match your skills and expertise.

In the meantime, learn what it's like from our current employees to work with such a diverse team all while providing products, solutions and services for the world's energy needs through our Energy Stories. 

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