General Accounting Professional - GL

The Opportunity:

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a skilled GL Accountant Specialist to join our dynamic finance team at HItach Energy. This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a vibrant and collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. You will be joining a well-structured team consisting of two GL teams and one FA team, with a total of 22 people. Our teams are split by countries and operate under the guidance of two Team Leaders, ensuring focused and efficient workflows.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Accounting Specialist who will be responsible for various accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliation, and month-end close. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing general accounting activities, completing specific month-end close tasks, and executing accounting analyses and reports as assigned. You will ensure the production of various financial reports, including Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, and supplementary forms such as split of cost based on destiny, foreign currency split, and reconciliation of tangible and intangible assets.

As a GL Accountant Specialist, you will prepare the closing calendar, fix errors, and adapt existing solutions to current changes and general requirements. You will apply accounting techniques and standard practices to classify and record financial transactions, solving unusual issues as they arise. Close cooperation with controllers, Front Offices, and other streams (AP, AR, Master data) will be essential. Additionally, you will participate in internal control testing and prepare relevant documentation, as well as manage group tools such as Trintech Close, SNOW, and SmartView rules.

This position requires working from the office at least one day a week, ensuring effective collaboration and communication within the team. If you are passionate about accounting and looking to grow your career in a supportive and innovative company, we would love to hear from you.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Perform general accounting activities.
• Complete specific month-end close tasks.
• Execute accounting analyses and reports as assigned.
• Ensure the production of reports (e.g., Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, supplementary forms).
• Prepare the closing calendar, fix errors, and adapt existing solutions.
• Apply accounting techniques and standard practices to classify and record financial transactions.
• Collaborate closely with controllers, Front Offices, and other streams (AP, AR, Master data).
• Participate in internal control testing and prepare relevant documentation.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in General Accounting or General Ledger accounting.
• Practical knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) is preferred.
• Good user knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (functions, pivot tables).
• Proficient in business English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

More About Us:

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ more than 40,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

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