General Ledger Accountant (German speaking) - Fixed-term (1 year)
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General Ledger Accountant (German speaking) - Fixed-term (1 year)

TKE Solution Center Europe KftBudapest, Hungary

Who we are

TKE Solution Center Europe is a dynamic solution center that empowers HR and Finance by transforming complex processes into smart solutions, while helping teams move forward with purpose. You will find a diverse community where people feel valued, and collaboration turns challenges into progress.
We offer flexible ways of working and foster real work-life balance inside a stable company that is built to be sustainable for the long term. As a family-friendly company, we care about how work fits into life, not the other way around. Here you can build your career path through meaningful challenges while contributing to a shared vision. You not only join a role but will become part of a community that shapes how the business evolves.
If you are looking for growth, purpose, and a place where your work matters, SCE is the right fit for you.

What we expect

Your responsibilities

  • Be involved in day-to-day operations in the following process areas (not exhaustive)
    • Manage Manual & Semi automatic postings
    • Reconcile reports
    • Bank statement posting to GL accounts
    • FX transaction and perform posting
    • Decide on Accounting treatment for deferred items, perform postings
    • Accrual and provision management
    • Manage Profit & Loss
    • General Ledger Closing
    • Own and manage internal operational controls, Prepare documentation for auditor/tax authorities
  • As part of the General Ledger Accountant role, manage Asset Accounting related activities:
    • Asset master data maintenance, setting up of asset classes
    • Managing acquisitions, disposals, revaluation, depreciation
    • AA closing activities
  • Be adherent to agreed service levels, policies and procedures
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve issues (incl. process improvements)
  • Engage in collaboration with the business and stakeholders to develop a professional relationship
  • Provide qualitative customer service
  • Ensure that all process manuals/relevant work instructions are created and updated on a regular basis

Who we are looking for

  • Your profile

    • University degree in Economics or Finance with major in accounting or equivalent qualification
    • 1+ years of experience in accounting (primarily GL)
    • Transition experience is beneficial
    • Very good understanding of the GL processes
    • Continuous Improvement and Quality mindset
    • Strong customer orientation
    • Very good English and German language skills (written and spoken), Hungarian skills are an advantage
    • Knowledge of Navision is an advantage
    • Ability/willingness to travel (2 to 6 weeks periods for knowledge transfer- when circumstances allow to do so)
    • Self-starting attitude and ability to work independently
    • Strong team-player
    • Ability to pay close attention to detail and prioritize the right things at the right time

What we offer

It goes without saying that we offer attractive conditions such as:

  • With us, you experience an SSC-start-up environment with all the possibilities to build it up together
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Attractive remuneration, including special benefits, e.g. company events, fitness & health offers or modern co-working workplaces.

Additional information

We work together in an environment of close cooperation and respect. If these aspects are just as important to you as they are to us, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Contact

Please apply online using the 'Apply now' button above in English and include your salary expectation and notice period.

Job details

Posting date:2026/03/20
Experience level:Experienced professionals
Contract limitation:Temporary, Full Time
Work Modality:Hybrid
Job family:Finance and Controlling
Industry:Engineering & urban mobility
Job number:HUN_TKE00085

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Unsolicited Submissions from Recruitment Agencies and Third Parties

TK Elevator does not accept candidate submissions, applications, or profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third parties unless a written agreement has been executed in advance by an authorized representative of TK Elevator.

Benefits

Health and Safety

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work Life Balance

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and paid time off

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

Onboarding

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Who we are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, including design, installation, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – including multi-brand modernization and service any place, any time. With TK Elevator’s AI and digital solutions there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.2 billion in fiscal year 2024/2025. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TK Elevator, we understand, respect and appreciate that everyone is different. We value everyone as an individual. We believe that when our employees bring their authentic selves to work, and we recognize them as such, we strive to nurture a culture characterized by equal opportunities, mutual trust and respect. At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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