Accountant
Take ownership of core accounting for Netafim Germany, support accurate closes and reporting, and collaborate across West Europe to help a sustainability-focused business grow.
Strengthen Finance, Take ownership and support sustainable growth
Are you an experienced and hands-on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of financial processes? Do you combine strong accounting knowledge with accuracy, independence and a practical mindset?
Netafim Germany is looking for a full-time or part-time Accountant to manage the core accounting activities of our German business and support the wider West Europe Finance organization.
About Netafim
Netafim is the world’s leading provider of precision irrigation solutions, helping growers and business increase productivity while using water more efficiently. As part of the Orbia Group, we are committed to innovation, sustainability and creating more resilient future for agriculture worldwide.
Your role
As Accountant, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting activities for our German entity. You will play an important role in monthly, quarterly and annual closing, balance sheet control, statutory requirements and tax-related accounting activities.
You will work closely with local business stakeholders, external advisors and Finance colleagues across West Europe. This position offers a combination of independent responsibility and international collaboration.
Key responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day accounting activities of the German entity.
Perform and support monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities.
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals and provisions.
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and supported by appropriate documentation.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
Monitor outstanding customer and supplier balances.
Support intercompany accounting, reconciliations and settlement of differences.
Ensure accurate and timely financial information for management reporting.
Support German statutory accounts, VAT reporting and year-end requirements.
Provide information and documentation to auditors, tax advisors and other external service providers.
Support internal controls and compliance with local requirements and corporate finance policies.
What are we looking for
A degree or relevant professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
At least two years of relevant experience, including month-end closing, general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
SAP experience is required, preferably with SAP FI/CO.
Good knowledge of German accounting practices; experience with German VAT, statutory reporting or audits is an advantage.
Good Excel skills.
Fluent in German and English.
An accurate, structured and hands-on working mentality, with the ability to work independently and meet closing deadlines.
What we offer
An independent and responsible accounting position.
A parttime (32 hours) or fulltime (40 hours) position.
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
30 vacation days based on full-time employment.
A collaborative and supporting working environment.
Interested?
Does this sound like the right new challenge for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Please send us your CV and motivation letter to:
People Manager: Meagan.leeksma@netafim.com
Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.
They offer a broad range of value-added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.
- Division
- Orbia Precision Agriculture Netafim
- Team
- Finance
- Role
- Accounting Specialist
- Location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Employment type
- Contract
- Employment level
- Professionals
Frankfurt, Germany
About Orbia
Orbia is a global company driven by the purpose to advance life around the world.
With more than 70 years of experience in materials innovation, our purpose connects our six business groups and guides how we grow, solve and create impact. Across Polymer Solutions (Vestolit & Alphagary), Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials, our global community of more than 22,000 employees is thinking big and working smart to help address some of the world’s toughest challenges.
From creating solutions that help deliver clean water, fresh food and connectivity to advancing the materials that support decarbonization and the energy transition, we never settle for “good enough” when there is an opportunity to make life better.
We welcome owner-minded dreamers, doers and builders who are ready to grow their potential and contribute to work that matters. Wherever you work across our sites in more than 50 countries, you can bring your skills, talents and perspectives to a global community united by purpose and values.
Join us at Orbia: where purpose comes to life.