General Ledger Accountant EMEA (m/f/d)

About this role

We're building a new global Berlitz, and this is your opportunity to help shape it. Nearly 150 years of expertise, meeting the ambition and technology to power a new era of learning. If you are the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, isn’t afraid of a blank page, and is excited to help shape the future of a global company undergoing a significant transformation, you might belong at Berlitz! What You'll Do The GL Accountant is involved in performing the end-to-end process of recording financial transactions and delivering accurate, compliant financial statements.

- General Ledger & Month-End Close Management - Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes for German and international entities. - Perform accurate and timely posting of manual journal entries, accruals, and intercompany reconciliations. - Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and perform variance analysis to explain monthly fluctuations. - Dual-Reporting Compliance (HGB vs. IFRS/US GAAP) - Local Statutory (HGB): preparation of local financial statements according to German HGB.

- Group Reporting: Convert and reconcile local ledgers into Group reporting standards (US GAAP) - Tax & Audit Support: Coordinate with local tax advisors for VAT (Umsatzsteuer) filings and corporate tax packs. - Process Automation & Digitalization - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to shorten the close cycle. - Standardize and automate workflows using modern ERP tools – like Netsuite, Tipalti, Emburse. - Perform monthly and year end close including reporting to global accounting team - Perform local, statutory reporting and filings.

- Co-operation with FP&A operations and sales for planning, forecasting and control What You'll Bring - 3–5 years of professional experience in accounting, with solid knowledge of accounting processes and practices - Strong understanding of business processes and interdependencies, combined with analytical and logical thinking - Strong communication and presentation skills, with a high level of commercial and cost awareness - Mandatory Language requirements: - German: B2–C1 level, required - English: Strong business proficiency, both written and verbal, required WHY JOIN BERLITZ? - Be part of an exciting global transformation that is truly rare - Work alongside talented colleagues across the world - Have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to help Berlitz connect the world through language and culture.