Group Accounting (m/w/d)

Vienna, Austria

APPLYOur customer is one of the leading international producers of high-end packaging glass for the spirits, pharma, perfumery & cosmetics and specialty markets. With six production sites worldwide, four decoration sites and around 3,350 employees, the family-owned company has more than 200 years of successful glassmaking history.

Group Accounting ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance, and transparency at the holding level. As Group Accountant, you are responsible for the accounting of four holding entities, including the Group Management company. You ensure reliable financial statements, compliant tax handling, and transparent cost center reporting while supporting structured recharging processes within the Group.

This newly created position reports directly to the CFO and offers the opportunity to actively shape and further develop structures, processes, and standards within Group Accounting while working in close collaboration with executive management.

Your main responsibilities

• Independent handling of end-to-end accounting (general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, asset accounting, bank postings) for 4 holding companies.
• Preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with Austrian UGB and monthly management reporting, including accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
• Preparation and coordination of VAT returns and support in corporate income tax matters in cooperation with external advisors.
• Preparation of structured cost center reports for the Group Management company.
• Execution and further development of intercompany recharging processes, including transfer pricing documentation.
• Coordination and reconciliation of intercompany balances across group entities.
• Main contact for auditors, tax advisors, and authorities in accounting-related matters.

Additional focus areas of the role

• Actively drive and contribute to transformation and optimization initiatives within Group Accounting.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and initiate ideas and impulses.
• Manage and align stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate resilience and a solution-oriented mindset in change processes, even when outcomes are not immediate.

Your profile

• Certified Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) or equivalent commercial education with a focus on accounting.
• Several years of professional experience in accounting, ideally within an international or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of Austrian UGB and Austrian tax law.
• Mandatory experience with BMD.
• Experience in group consolidation.
• Strong understanding of cost center accounting and intercompany processes.
• Structured, reliable, and detail-oriented working style.
• High level of initiative with the ability to drive topics independently.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Resilience and openness to change in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent English and German skills.

What we offer

• A responsible and impactful role with the opportunity to actively shape processes in a transformation environment.
• Direct reporting line to the CFO and high visibility within the organization.
• A dynamic, international working environment with close collaboration with executive management.
• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A stable, family-owned company with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• A motivated and collaborative team.
• Flexible working arrangements including 2 days of home office per week.
• An attractive compensation package depending on qualifications and experience.

The annual gross salary is €75,000, with the possibility of a higher salary depending on qualifications and experience.

If you are interested in this challenging position, we look forward to receiving your detailed application quoting the reference number 110 267, preferably via our ISG Career Portal or by email.

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ISG Personalmanagement GmbH
A-1010 Wien, Universitätsring 14
Florian Krassa, MBA, M: +43 676 480 3880
@: bewerbung.krassa@isg.com