About Crown
Crown Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.
About this opportunity
A vacancy has arisen within our Accounting Team for a Financial Accountant, based in our Beverage plant at Saarlouis in Germany. You will be responsible for the correct and timely handling of all financial, accounting and administrative matters for the plant. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, ambitious individual who possesses a pro-active approach to gain experience in a multinational organisation.
Your mission in Crown:
Main Responsibilities
* Participation in preparation of reporting and closing of monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring timely, accurate month-end closing and financial reporting, including accruals.
* Coordinate and liaise with internal parties (ie SSC) to support intercompany activities
* Responsible for accounting processes and tasks (i.e: AP, GL, account reconciliation, etc.)
* Petty cash accounting.
* Support and ensure compliance with all finance filing requirements, tax filing requirement, VAT declaration, Intrastat, internal and external audits, procedures and forms (ie Sox Controls)
* Fixed Assets management and reconciliation (CPEX, down payments, etc)
Accounts Payable duties and responsibilities
* Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
* Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
* Maintaining historical records
* Responding to supplier enquiries for accounting and administration finance matters
* Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
* Continuous Improvement of accounting processes
* Coordinating and liaising with external parties like external auditors, tax agents, corporate agents, local tax and government authorities where required
* Assisting in new finance processes and system implementation when required
About you:
The successful candidate has successfully completed certification as an Accountant (ACA/CIMA, etc) or with accounting/Business/Economics degree, with 3-5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in an international manufacturing environment. You have knowledge of German accounting standards, German tax balance sheet experience is a plus, as a knowledge of USGAAP an advantage. With Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, you have acquired a working experience of SAP 4/HANA. A team player, with strong administration, planning and organization skills, you possess good communication skills and you are able to work work to tight timescales. You are detailed oriented and at ease with number and data. Besides German, Advanced English is mandatory.
What Crown Offers You
* The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
* To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance
* Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
* Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!
Working Together
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented.
We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.
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