Senior general ledger accountant / Senior Bilanzbuchhalter:in

Introduction to the job. In the departments of the "Supporting Functions" you may not come into direct contact with our products, but with your expertise you contribute significantly to the smooth functioning of our company. With colleagues from Human Resources, Accounting, Controlling, IT and Communications we can grow beyond ourselves and achieve our goals as a company. As a Senior General Ledger Accountant, you will play a key role within our Finance organization. You will ensure the quality and integrity of our financial reporting, work closely with internal and external stakeholders, and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the preparation and quality assurance of financial reporting as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with statutory, tax, and corporate requirements.
• Take ownership of compliance with accounting standards and serve as a subject‑matter expert for accounting and reporting matters.
• Act as the primary interface for external auditors, tax advisors, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders in connection with audits, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements while driving their continuous enhancement.
• Support financial transparency through analyses, balance‑sheet reconciliations, cash‑flow forecasting, and meaningful management reporting.
• Serve as a key user for financial systems and reporting tools, ensuring their stability and continuous development.
• Identify optimization opportunities and implement initiatives related to digitalization, process improvements, and efficiency enhancements within Finance.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a comparable qualification.
• Have several years of professional experience in accounting, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation within a mid‑sized or international business environment.
• Possess strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB), IFRS, and ideally US GAAP, as well as a solid understanding of tax and regulatory requirements.
• Have experience collaborating with external auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Have hands‑on experience with SAP FI/CO and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Communicate confidently in English and have good written and spoken German skills.

Competencies

• Take ownership of complex topics, work in a structured manner, and remain focused even under demanding deadlines.
• Analyze issues thoroughly, think in a solution‑oriented way, and derive pragmatic and sustainable decisions from financial data.
• Collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and communicate confidently across different levels of the organization.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and proactively drive change and optimization initiatives.
• Combine high‑quality standards with a hands‑on mindset and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Remuneration in accordance with the IG Metall collective wage agreement, including 13th month’s salary and variable remuneration components.
• 35‑hour work week.
• Attractive allowances in the shift model.
• 30 days of vacation.
• Reimbursement of moving expenses for you and your family (from 100 km distance).
• Participation in the Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Specific advanced training and development opportunities.
• Access to organized childcare and vacation care.
• Health and sports offers (e.g. subsidy for sports activities, health days, company doctor, free vaccinations).
• Travel allowance for BVG company ticket or bicycle.

Diversity and Inclusion

ASML is an equal‑opportunity employer that promotes equal opportunities and values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all positions regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of our company’s success.