Financial Accountant - German Speaking

About the Position

Financial Accountant - German Speaking

We are seeking a Financial Accountant with German proficiency for a hybrid role in Bucharest, Romania, supporting accurate financial accounting and compliance.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• 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 and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is a leading AI solutions creator and technology services provider that connects AI investment with business value by developing full-stack AI solutions for clients. Their deep industry knowledge, combined with process and engineering expertise, enables them to incorporate the unique context of each organization into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible results, and keep businesses ahead in an ever-changing environment. Learn more at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.

Application Process

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2. Connect with Your Recruiter: If one of our recruiters sees a match, they will arrange a brief introductory call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills align with the role.
3. Showcase Your Skills: If our team wants to move forward, you will have an interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.
4. Decision Time: Our team will then review each candidate's potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right opportunity for both you and us, but rest assured, we will keep you informed.

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