General Ledger

Eurofins is an international network of independent life sciences companies, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across its companies around the world.

Job Description

As a General Ledger and Reporting Accountant, your primary focus is to execute General Ledger processes for Eurofins Legal Entities (ELEs) in compliance with internal procedures and documentation standards. You support National Service Center (NSC) and Business teams by providing accounting and process‑related input, contributing to accurate financial reporting and operational continuity. Your role includes participating in process improvement initiatives, supporting transition activities, and maintaining strong knowledge of accounting operations. This role plays an active part in the month‑end close process, audit support, and financial data analysis. This position reports to the Team Leader.

Accounting operations in General Ledger Area

• Oversee and execute core General Ledger activities, ensuring a high level of quality, accuracy, and process efficiency across all tasks.
• Handle end‑to‑end Fixed Assets processes, including coordination with the business and NSC on assets under construction, reclassifying non‑capitalisable items, performing asset additions and disposals, running depreciation, and resolving complex or ad hoc cases in line with accounting standards.
• Prepare and process journal entries, including standard Shared Services Centres (SSC) entries, ad hoc and complex postings, entries provided by NSC/business, and resolve AX processing errors to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring accuracy, compliance with internal controls, and alignment with accounting standards.
• Perform Intercompany reconciliation by identifying discrepancies, requesting missing documentation, responding to standard queries, and independently analysing and resolving differences to ensure accurate financial alignment.
• Perform end‑to‑end accounting activities for assigned legal entities, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Intercompany, and Treasury, with a focus on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Corporate reporting packaging and Cognos reporting

• Manage the monthly corporate reporting package, including uploading data to Cognos, reconciling recurring differences, completing required forms (e.g., Balance Sheet, P&L, FA table, Aging), and investigating discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Internal controls and Process governance

• Ensure accuracy and data integrity in the end‑to‑end financial reporting process by maintaining full compliance with Internal Control System (ICS) requirements.
• Manage and update internal documentation, including Desktop Procedures and IC manuals, to reflect current processes and support audit readiness.

Account reconciliation and Balance Sheet Review

• Prepare and review Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations (BSAR), ensuring transparency and accuracy in account overviews, documenting balances, and escalating unresolved items when necessary.
• Perform subledger reconciliations for AP, AR, and Fixed Assets by identifying and resolving standard differences, investigating complex cases independently.
• Process monthly Balance Sheet and P&L fluctuation analysis, identifying key variances and providing explanations to support financial transparency and decision‑making.
• Ensure completeness and compliance in reconciliation documentation and follow‑up processes, supporting audit readiness and financial integrity.

VAT, TAX & External reporting and Audit support

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reporting processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of VAT returns, reviewing all supporting documentation and calculations
• Support annual audits and tax return processes by collaborating with external auditors and tax authorities to ensure compliance and timely delivery of required documentation.
• Prepare and provide standard audit data, including downloading reports from AX, completing standard templates