Senior General Ledger Accountant (m/f/d)

Mission Brief

This is an exciting opportunity to join Isar Aerospace in a key role. You will be responsible for proper financial accounting, the preparation of financial statements, and the ongoing optimization and digitization of accounting processes in an international SAP S/4HANA environment.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Record payment transactions and bank activities: Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations
• Support cost control and invoice approvals: Collaborate with managers to control expenses and handle invoice approvals
• Maintain accurate asset records: Perform asset accounting, reconcile balance sheets, and manage intercompany accounts
• Assistance with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under HGB and Local GAAP
• Responsibility for the general ledger, provisions, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Participation in SAP rollouts, system optimizations, and finance projects
• Conducting intercompany reconciliations and providing support to international subsidiaries
• Close coordination with Operations and Controlling on project- and performance-related accounting matters
• Close collaboration with Group Accounting for Reportings
• Collaboration with IT, Controlling, Tax, and international shared-service organizations

Qualification Checklist

• A college degree with a major in finance, accounting, or a comparable qualification
• At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting at an international company
• Very good knowledge of the German Commercial Code (HGB / US-GAAP)
• Reliable and detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
• In-depth knowledge of SAP, preferably SAP S/4HANA FI / MM & MS Office
• Experience with process management and digital transformation projects
• High level of personal responsibility

Benefits

Employee Participation Program, 30 days of vacation, company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after probation, subsidised lunch, fully financed Deutschlandticket, rental clothing with laundry service, sport clubs membership (EGYM Wellpass), individual learning allowance, childcare allowance, and more.

Who We Are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for future generations. We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit.

Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process.

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