Senior Accountant

Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®! 

At Clarios, we’re powering today, into tomorrow. 

Do you want to join a company that cares about your future development and wellbeing? This is not just a statement. Do you know why?

Here are 10+1 things we guarantee:

• Professional development opportunities and language courses
• Flexible working hours, home office and extra vacation days
• Monthly bonus after 6 months of employment
• Extra contribution to meal card
• Special bonus for important life events (wedding, new baby)
• Complex onsite care – workplace massages, workshops, individual medical examinations, and consultations tailored to your needs
• Regular onsite exercises
• Modern private canteen
• Employee events, volunteering, and team-buildings
• Relocation package and housing allowance if you are relocating to Bratislava to join our team
• On top of that, you will receive a flexible benefits allowance so you can tailor the rest of the benefits to suit your individual needs - ProCare, Vas Lekar, 3rd Pillar investment, Multisport card, Golem one pass etc.

Your role:

As Senior Accountant (m/f/d), you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reporting processes. You will support month-end close activities, perform financial analyses, oversee reconciliations, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance organization. This role requires strong accounting expertise, analytical thinking, and close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and compliant financial operations.

What You'll Do:

• Process and maintain financial data accurately and timely within established deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and approve balance sheet reconciliations and manual journal entries, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform financial analyses and proactively identify, investigate, and resolve reconciling items.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare reports and documentation for management, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assess financial risks, evaluate impacts on profit and loss performance, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, SOX requirements, and local legislative obligations.
• Coordinate finance processes across the business and collaborate with internal customers to ensure alignment and operational excellence.
• Lead and support internal audits, external audits, and compliance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identify process optimization opportunities, and promote a culture of operational excellence.
• Support risk assessments and contribute to implementing effective controls and mitigation plans.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members by sharing knowledge and best practices.

What Makes You a Good Fit:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• FIA Diploma, Diploma in IFRS, ACCA/CIMA (completed or in progress), or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP and financial systems such as SAP, OneStream, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional English communication skills (B2/C1 level).
• Proactive, collaborative, and customer-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Your Salary:

The starting salary is at min 2 000 EUR/month gross for candidates who meet our minimum criteria.

This amount is our minimal offered salary. Clarios values each and every candidate and we ensure our compensation package aligns with your professional experience and your expectation.

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About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF). 

To All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.

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