Accountant / Assistant Accountant (m/f/d)

• Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is one of the world's leading trading and investment companies, operating through a global network of 119 offices across 62 countries. Leveraging our diverse expertise, international presence, and decades of experience, we develop innovative, customer-focused solutions and create sustainable value for our business partners and society.
• Mitsui & Co. Deutschland GmbH is active across a broad range of business sectors, including Chemicals & Plastics, Infrastructure & Machinery, Steel Products, Information Technology, and Logistics. As part of the global Mitsui network, we offer an international working environment with diverse career development opportunities and exciting challenges in a dynamic business landscape.

We are looking to fill the following position in our Business Support and Control Department as soon as possible:

Accountant / Assistant Accountant (m/f/d)

Full-time 38,5 hrs/week, permanent employment

Key responsibilities:

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 business departments
• •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
• •Regular team and corporate events

Contact:

We look forward to receiving your application in English. Please include your salary expectations and earliest possible start date and send your application to: [email protected].