About the Role
In EMEA Payroll Accounting Analyst role, you'll oversee payroll accounting in Germany, with potential expansion over time to other countries. You'll handle month/quarter/year-end close processes, control payroll accounts, and resolve discrepancies. You'll collaborate with payroll, finance, and third-party vendors, and participate in projects like the Magellan Project to implement SAP S/4 HANA in EMEA. You'll also identify process improvements and ensure compliance with corporate policies and standards. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact and grow your career!
What can we offer to you
- Market competitive total cash compensation package – base pay, language allowance, and annual bonus plan
- Attractive benefit and well-being package to Fit Your Life, including Sport and Culture Schemes (Multisport Plus or Edenred Sport & Culture), Healthcare Scheme (LUX MED), Lunch Card (Edenred), Group Life Assurance (UNUM), Business Travel Insurance (CIGNA) Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Capital Plan (PPK), Saving Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Extensive professional development programs to support your career growth - language courses, Educational Assistance Program (EAP), Coaching Program, and GBS Mentorship Program
- Permanent position – 3-month probation period contract followed by a contract for indefinite period
- Hybrid work model – requiring employees to be in our Warsaw, Poland office at least three days per week
- Diverse culture with a focus on personal development and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) voluntary, company-sponsored organizations dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment
- Work in an international environment at a global medical device company
- Being part of an exciting growing GBS Global Payroll Team
What are your responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end payroll accounting process in Germany, and potentially in other countries in the future
- Execute month/quarter/year-end close payroll accounting processes to ensure timely and accurate financial close reports preparation
- Control general ledger payroll accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries
- Resolve month/quarter/year-end discrepancies to maintain clean balances
- Closely partner with payroll, finance, chief accountant, and third-party payroll vendor
- Provide backup for payroll analysts, and payroll accounting analysts as appropriate
- Proactively identify end-to-end payroll accounting process optimization opportunities
- Participate in implementing quality and control requirements
- Participate in various project including Magellan Project aiming to implement SAP S/4 HANA system in EMEA
- Adhere to global / local corporate policies, statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements, GAAP principles, SOX, Corporate Audit & Compliance, Ethical, and Quality standards
- Comply with Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Operational Performance Indicators (OPI’s) as defined by GBS
- Prepare, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
What are we looking for in you
- Min. bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- 3+ years of professional accounting experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge
- Demonstrated working knowledge of financial, HR, and payroll systems like SAP S/4 HANA, SuccessFactors, and SD Worx Accurat HCM
- Solid understanding of key payroll and payroll accounting business processes
- Proven ability to act with integrity and professionalism while building credibility with diverse stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment
- Demonstrated adaptability with a capacity to effectively respond to evolving business needs in a fast-paced setting
- Problem solving and analytical skills, with great attention to detail
- Literacy in Office 365 in particular very good Excel skills
- Professional working proficiency language skills in English.
Additional beneficial skills; however, not required
- Advanced degree in a related field.
- Professional working proficiency language skills in German.