Head of General Ledger

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we  protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

1.       Monthly reporting to parent company in accordance with Group reporting requirements including achieving all required deadlines.

2.       Ensure any new accounting / tax / other finance procedures rolled out by parent company, adhere to local requirements and adapt where required, ensuring that everyone is informed.

3.       Ensure successful implementation of any new external accounting or tax standards and regulations, ensuring that everyone is informed.

4.       Manage general ledger team.

5.       Key user for SAP FI general ledger

6.       Responsible for annual audits /preparation of Statutory accounts

7.       Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are complete and accurate. Covering Fixed assets/Expenses/Payroll

8.       Ensure all external reporting is completed. VAT/CIS /Intrastat/Government Statistics

9.       Provide support to team members.

10.   Provide cover and support for Head of shared services as appropriate.

The tasks and responsibilities above are typical of the duties the postholder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Business Information Centre (BIC) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors, and contractors by implementing, monitoring, and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

Reporting Relationships

Manager

Senior Controller/Head of FI shared services

Size of team/environment

Manager of 1/2 in general ledger

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

Professional accounting qualification.

Related Experience 

Ability to make decisions.

Able to work on own initiative and manage prioritize workload.

Experience of managing a small team.

Manage projects and implement process improvements.

Knowledge or previous experience of using ERP systems (SAP S/4 )

Knowledge of current Accounting Standards & practices.

Skills, Special Competencies

 Advanced Excel

Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

Training other finance team members

 Dräger‘s Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
• Flexi scheme
• Hybrid working available.
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover, and partner life assurance.
• Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised canteen
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Cycle to Work
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme

 Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision,  to be an organisation  with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates  with the required qualifications and experience will be considered  for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!.

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.