General Ledger Accountant

Short Company Description ALD Automotive & LeasePlan unveil Ayvens, our new global mobility brand which unites the two companies together under a single common brand. This new brand represents another strategic milestone in the companyaEUR(TM)s development to become the leading global sustainable mobility player.

With over 3.3 million vehicles managed across more than 44 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals.

At ALD Automotive | LeasePlan, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. In everything we do, weaEUR(TM)re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment, and collaboration. We aim to foster an organization that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

ALD Automotive | LeasePlan will rebrand to Ayvens across all 44 countries by 2025.

Requirements Bachelor''''s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting, Financial Reporting, or Record-to-Report functions.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.

Experience working in a multinational or corporate environment.

Proven experience performing month-end and year-end closing activities.

Experience working with group reporting and consolidation processes.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify underlying business drivers.

Ability to understand the impact of accounting entries on Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.

Experience interacting with Controlling.

Fluent English (written and spoken).

Systems & Technical Requirements Strong system affinity and ability to work across multiple financial applications simultaneously.

Experience with reporting and consolidation tools is highly desirable.

Advanced Excel Skills, Including Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP / VLOOKUP

Complex reconciliations

Financial analysis

Large dataset management

Reporting and variance analysis

Ability to quickly understand system interfaces, data flows, and reporting structures.

Comfortable working with large volumes of financial and operational data.

Responsibilities Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with group accounting requirements.

Prepare and post complex journal entries and accruals.

Perform balance sheet and P&L reconciliations and ensure the completeness and accuracy of General Ledger accounts.

Review and analyze financial transactions to assess their impact on reporting (M1).

Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of accounting data.

Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages to Group Finance.

Execute and document Group Internal Controls and GPS Controls within the defined timelines.

Monitor compliance with accounting policies, reporting guidelines, and internal control requirements.

Investigate financial variances and identify root causes of deviations from budget, forecast, and prior-year results.

Prepare detailed explanations for significant P&L and Balance Sheet fluctuations.

Collaborate closely with Controlling to validate financial results and ensure consistency between actuals, forecasts, and budgets.