Junior Accountant

at  Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Location: Leipzig, Germany.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our finance team. The Junior Accountant will be responsible for a wide range of financial activities, including financial bookings, reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and compliance with financial guidelines and internal controls. The successful candidate should have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and a working knowledge of general accounting principles.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Strong Excel skills (Intermediate to Advanced).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of financial strategies.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of German HGB.
• Exposure to international financial accounting and multi-currency reporting is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Navision or Business Central ERP systems is preferred.
• Previous experience with software conversions.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Goal-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Able to tabulate statistical data and compile necessary reports.
• Able to work with all departments professionally.
• English language skills is desirable (Intermediate to Advanced).

• Accurately verify, assign, and post both incoming and outgoing invoices utilizing our Business Central system.
• Provide assistance with the maintenance of the general ledger and fixed asset accounting.
• Execute postings related to bank transactions and payroll processing.
• Coordinate account reconciliations, manage the clearing of open items, and aid in intercompany reconciliation processes.
• Oversee cash handling procedures, including the management of cash flows and minor cash transactions.
• Engage in periodic physical inventory counts and ensure the reconciliation of inventory data within the ERP system.
• Perform master data and accounting record maintenance to ensure data integrity.
• Carry out detailed research and analysis as needed to support financial operations.
• Uphold strict adherence to financial regulations, organizational policies, and SOX internal control mandates.
• Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests promptly and efficiently.
• Support to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage the administration of travel expense claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the dunning process, ensuring timely and effective account collection efforts.