Financial Accountant - German Speaking

About the Position

Financial Accountant - German Speaking

Location: Bucharest / Romania

Type: Corporate

Work Model: Hybrid

About the Role

As a Financial Accountant, you will make an impact by delivering accurate financial accounting, reporting, and statutory compliance support for Cognizant Technology Solutions.

Based in Romania, you will be a valued member of the Finance team and work collaboratively with the Associate Director DACH, finance shared services colleagues, auditors, tax advisers, and other stakeholders across Switzerland and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and review of accounting entries, prepayments, accrued expenses, and other standard accounting activities.
• Help ensure the accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Liaise with internal, external, and tax auditors, as well as Swiss stakeholders and relevant authorities.
• Support Local GAAP adjustments and help maintain compliance with US GAAP, Swiss GAAP, and established financial policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable and Travel and Expense processing teams.
• Act as a finance business partner and identify opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Support additional administrative and operational activities in line with the Controller’s guidance and established procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Between four and ten years of relevant experience in a comparable financial accounting position, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting a Swiss legal entity, including Swiss statutory reporting, audit, tax, and VAT requirements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including US GAAP and Swiss GAAP.
• Fluent written and spoken English and German.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing activities and meet regular deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working within a multinational or European finance environment.
• Familiarity with Swiss Local GAAP adjustments and Swiss VAT requirements.
• Basic understanding of Swiss corporate and wage taxation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using PeopleSoft or Hyperion.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Financial benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

About the Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading AI and technology services company that bridges the gap between AI investments and enterprise value by creating end-to-end AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry expertise, processes, and engineering capabilities help us fuse the context of the enterprise with technology to augment human potential, drive observable results, and enable global enterprises to lead with certainty in a changing world. Learn more at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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