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Merck Group

General Ledger Accountant

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Job Description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more We know you've got big plans so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

  • Manage GL processes and tasks to provide internal customers with financial data and reports.
  • Oversee accounting processes, post to the general ledger, and handle payroll and benefits when applicable to the entity.
  • Maintain master data and reconcile/maintain accounts.
  • Prepare reports as required by local finance and Group Accounting.
  • Perform financial analysis and (pre-)audit tasks.
  • Handle escalations and perform advanced processing for specific GL activities of a complex or sensitive nature.
  • Provide support on user testing for ERP/GL related tasks.
  • Support MA activities, including cost accounting and profitability analysis for assigned entities.
  • Assist local finance and controlling units in managing maintenance and posting processes in cost accounting.
  • Provide an accurate and timely picture of the overhead cost situation as a basis for controlling analysis and business decisions.
  • Support the maintenance of cost accounting master data, considering relevant global guidelines and integrity constraints.
  • Establish a valid set of cost centers, internal orders, and projects.
  • Manage master data-related requests via mailbox and MDG-F tool, including system transfer price updates, reports, and troubleshooting.
  • Support performing period-end closing procedures (monthly, quarterly, yearly) and reports in line with international standards and guidelines.
  • Leverage expertise to seek better ways of performing processes and contribute to process excellence initiatives.
  • Collaborate effectively with local entity finance to resolve issues pertaining to the process.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required.
  • At least 1 to 3 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting Operations.
  • Experience within a Shared Services Center preferred.
  • Profound accounting knowledge required, including IFRS, GAAP, and Tax.
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems required.
  • Well-experienced in accounting/finance with direct related experience in full-cycle cost accounting and profitability analysis.
  • Experience with Cost Accounting and Profitability Accounting.
  • Familiarity with SAP CO-OM and SAP CO-PA.
  • Fluent in English language skills required.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

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