Junior General Ledger Associate - Accounting Shared Services

About the role

Magna, a global automotive supplier and mobility technology company, is looking for a Junior General Ledger Associate within its Accounting Shared Services. The role is regular and permanent, and recent graduates and final-year students are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• During training: prepare and post standard journal entries under supervision, support monthly account reconciliations and month-end closing, maintain accounting documentation, support balance sheet account reviews and audit requests, and follow accounting policies and internal controls.
• After training: independently process journal entries, reconcile accounts and carry out month-end closing, resolve discrepancies, and take part in process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with other SSC functions and local finance teams, and help with process documentation and SOP maintenance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Mathematics/Economics; no previous work experience required.
• Internship or student practice in accounting or finance is an advantage.
• Intermediate to advanced English (written and spoken); German, Polish, French or another European language is an advantage.

Required skills

• Basic Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office package.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage but not required.
• Analytical thinking, good numerical understanding, attention to detail, strong willingness to learn and teamwork.