Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4,500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide. Evident Europe, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, employs approximately 770 people in 16 countries. The product portfolio includes a wide range of microscope systems used in clinical diagnostics, medical and basic research, as well as in various industrial areas. In addition, Evident offers videoscopes, products for non-destructive testing techniques and for X-ray fluorescence analysis.

Tasks

• Coordination of closing activities between internal functions, CAO in Singapore and Infosys as our external service provider for accounting transactions
• Close collaboration with EMEA Finance, Treasury & Tax department
• Ownership and close business partnering with HR on payroll & pension accounting
• Account & subledger reconciliation
• Management of deferrals & accruals
• Management of external service providers for IFRS vs local GAAP translation (where needed in our branch locations)
• Coordination of end-to-end audit process with E&Y
• Regular update to local management on key variances in balance sheet, p&L as well as cash flow statements vs prior year and budget
• Support of global systems & process harmonization (e. g. OneStream implementation, travel & expense, cash pool, credit & collection etc.)Active engagement in improvement initiatives (e. g. working capital improvement, simplification & automation of MEC process etc.)

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting with focus on IFRS / HGB
• Min 7 years of experience in comparable roles
• Proven track record in management of closing, consolidation & audit processes
• Practical experience at management level in all major accounting topics
• Problem solving mentality
• Experience in management of SSC / 3rd party providers
• Business partner mindset
• Team player in multinational matrix organization
• Fluent in English and German

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, 50% remote work possible
• 30 days of holiday per year
• 13,5 salaries a year
• Modern office and inspiring working environment
• Subsidized meals in the neighborhood of our office (Stadtküche)
• Public transport ticket (100% subsidized) or free parking space
• Bike leasing
• Subsidy fitness first gym
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
• Comprehensive company pension scheme
• Joint company events and activitie

Evident Europe GmbH is an equal opportunities employer and we look forward to receiving your application.