Accountant/Assistant Accountant (m/f/d) in Düsseldorf

As part of our Business Support and Control Department, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting,

regulatory compliance, and business support through financial analysis and accounting expertise.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing, verifying, and posting supplier and customer invoices
• Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities
• Analysing financial performance and business results against budgets and forecasts
• Maintaining general ledger accounts and ensuring the accuracy of accounting master data
• Acting as a trusted business partner and point of contact for accounting-related matters across various
• Supporting the implementation of new projects, system enhancements, and process improvements within the

Accounting and Business Support and Control Department

• Preparing and submitting Intrastat reports and VAT returns
• Reviewing and monitoring VAT-relevant transactions to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Supporting the calculation and reporting of corporate and trade tax obligations
• Preparing financial reports, analyses, statistics, and management information to support business decision making
• Contributing to forecasting, budgeting, and business planning processes

Your qualifications and Experience:

• Successfully completed university studies (bachelor’s or master’s degree) in Business Administration, Finance,
• Accounting, or a related field
• Or completed commercial training supplemented by further professional qualification as an Accountant (IHK),
• ideally as an International Accountant (IHK)
• Professional experience in accounting, finance, taxation, or a comparable position.
• Sound knowledge of German accounting principles (HGB) and a good understanding of international accounting
• standards.
• Solid knowledge of taxation, particularly VAT regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA or SAP HANA.

Your skills and competencies:

• Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical thinking and a high affinity for numbers and financial data.
• Ability to analyse complex financial information and translate findings into meaningful business insights.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and independent working style with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• High degree of reliability, accountability, and professional integrity.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proactive mindset and enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Team-oriented approach combined with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

Your Benefits at Mitsui:

• Flexible working hours (38.5-hour week)
• Remote work up to 2 days per week
• 30 days of annual leave
• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
• Holiday and Christmas bonuses
• Mobility allowance (e.g., public transport)
• Bike leasing (JobRad)
• Discounted fitness programs and employee benefits

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