WELCOME TO BASF

In Global Business Services, we support BASF's divisions with a cross-functional network and offer modern solutions tailored to the needs of the business. As a specialized service unit we ensure a high level of customer orientation and we design our services to be cooperative, efficient and future-oriented.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Join our international financial reporting team as a Financial Accountant. In this role, you are responsible for the general ledger and act as a crucial interface in finance.

• Business Transactions: As a Financial Accountant you process transactions within general ledger, lease and asset accounting, and reconcile with sub-ledgers.
• Financial Statements: Moreover, you prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to IFRS and local GaaP standards, and support income tax calculations.
• Reporting: You manage monthly group reporting for European BASF Group companies and respond to internal and external reporting inquiries.
• Central Contact: In addition, you serve as the main contact on accounting matters for subsidiaries, other departments at the hub, central financial units of BASF as well as the external auditor.
• Project Involvement: You actively participate in projects and collaborate on the technical, procedural and cultural development of our organization.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• degree in business administration / apprenticeship with a focus on accounting or an equivalent degree
• good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and ideally experience with SAP R/3 and S/4HANA
• very good knowledge of English and French
• high motivation to achieve joint success in a team
• independent way of working and analytical thinking characterize your working style
• you are enthusiastic about automation and digitization of processes

WHAT WE OFFER

• Gross annual salary (full-time): 40.000 - 46.000 €, depending on qualification and work experience. In addition, you can expect a bonus dependent on the company's success as well as individual performance.
• Structured onboarding including a buddy to help ease your transition into the BASF world.
• Modern sustainable office building in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg with flexible working options, rooftop terrace and cafeteria for innovative and team-focused collaboration.
• Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
• Flexible working hours so that you can organize your working and private life according to your needs.
• Location-independent work models with defined days of presence in Berlin and place of residence in Germany.

HOW TO REACH US

• Jennifer Weiz (Talent Acquisition), jennifer.weiz@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56454 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are welcome to book an online appointment.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here and in our Q&A video

ABOUT US

As an international service hub, the BASF Services Europe GmbH bundles a wide range of services for the BASF Group throughout Europe. In the heart of Berlin, we combine expertise in the areas of finance, HR, supply chain, procurement, product safety and IT. We focus on digital and customer-focused solutions, to create services for future. Learn more about us and our location-independent work models at basf.com/en/servicehub-berlin.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.