Financial Accounting - GL Senior Associate

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Financial Accounting - GL Senior Associate 

Who Is Bayer:

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of healthcare and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At Bayer you can be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change. One of the Bayer Shared Service Center is in Barcelona (GBS). From GBS we provide services all over the Bayer world. In an increasing phase of activities, we are looking for motivated candidates who would enjoy being part of a global diverse team and multicultural. Bayer provides many opportunities for growth and development, which can help drive and advance your career.

Your Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of outcomes within your country cluster as an empowered squad member.
• Record, verify, and execute tasks of moderate complexity according to process guidelines.
• Perform internal controls, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Update and create documentation as needed; monitor KPIs and take appropriate action.
• Actively participate in relevant meetings and collaborate closely with your team.
• Provide back-up support for other R2R team members.
• Proactively engage and co-create with finance stakeholders to deliver value.
• Collaborate with key business partners and global networks to ensure seamless, customer-focused operations.
• Escalate problems promptly to accelerate decisions and support issue resolution.
• Support process improvements and innovation for greater efficiency and effectiveness

Who You Are:

• University degree in Taxes, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or equivalent education
• +2 years of professional experience in Taxes, Accounting, Finance or Controlling.
• Fundamental knowledge of Finance systems and procedures both at a corporate level and a country/international level
• Good knowledge of global Bayer accounting and controlling standards and reporting requirements, accounting processes, internal controls and controlling concepts as well as local and global accounting policies (IFRS, local GAAP)
• Basic understanding of Bayer group businesses as well as businesses specific and internal reporting related accounting practices
• Ability to work successfully with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Strong level of English; any other language beneficial
• Experience in executing Operational Excellence initiatives and change management is a plus
• Expertise with enterprise-wide business systems thorough knowledge of ERP (SAP FI, CO, S4HANA) and BI systems and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications.
• Co-creation/Collaboration: Works proactively with team members and stakeholders.
• Communication: Shares insights, gives constructive feedback.
• Adaptability: Supports others during changes, adopts new tools quickly.
• Accountability: Ensures quality of own work, supports team accountability.
• Empathy: Recognizes and values diverse perspectives in the team.
• Critical thinking: Questions about current methods, proposes improvements.

    YOUR APPLICATION      

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer. 
 
Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
 

 

Location:

Spain : Cataluña : Barcelona  

Division:

Enabling Functions

Reference Code:

855035