Job Description
General Ledger Accountant

Summary

You are responsible for the general ledger accounting of three companies assigned to you. You will drive forward the quality and effectiveness of our accounting processes and ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual financial statements according to German Gaap (HGB).

Duties & responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

  • Ensure accurate bookkeeping and clear G/L accounts
  • Process all matters related to the general ledger and asset accounting
  • Manage the accounts of three smaller companies 
  • Perform intercompany reconciliations and prepare financial data for international branches during period-end closings
  • Effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. auditors and regulatory authorities)

Professional & personal qualifications

  • Completed education/trainings as a tax advisor or in a comparable profession, or you are a certified financial accountant.
  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a similar position with extensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Independence, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reconciliation,
  • Reliability, commitment, and teamwork abilities.
  • Proficiency with MS Office programs, especially Excel.

 

Interested?
If this sounds like a journey for you, we look forward to learning more from your convincing application. Please note: For non-EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this job position. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor relocation from outside of the EU at this time.

What we want to see

  • Current CV
  • Copy of your university degrees and certificates
  • Criminal record certificate (can be provided at a later date)
  • At least 3 letters of reference (can be provided at a later date)

About Scope Group
With more than 250 employees operating from offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Oslo and Paris, Scope Group is the leading European provider of independent credit ratings, ESG and fund analysis. Based on forward-looking and innovative methodologies, Scope offers a European perspective that contributes to greater diversity of opinion for institutional investors worldwide. Scope Ratings is the largest European credit rating agency, registered in accordance with EU and UK rating agency regulation, offering opinion-driven and non-mechanistic credit risk analysis. Scope ESG Analysis provides tools for analysing and reporting on ESG impact and risk, as well as second-party opinions on green, social and sustainable bonds. Scope Fund Analysis rates more than 10,000 funds and asset managers across all major asset classes. The shareholders of Scope Group include CEO and founder Florian Schoeller and anchor shareholder Stefan Quandt, numerous senior personalities in European finance and industry as well as institutional investors from several European countries. More on www.scopegroup.com 

At Scope Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. We embrace people from all backgrounds, regardless of culture, ethnicity and gender. We ensure that our application processes are free from discrimination. By valuing each individual's unique background and perspectives, we strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute their best. Our dedication to equality and inclusivity reflects our belief that diversity drives innovation and success.