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Olin is a global chemical company and a leading producer of chlor-alkali products, epoxy resins and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Founded in North America in 1892, Olin today employs more than 8,000 people in 20 countries. Our products are the basis for a wide range of applications in everyday life, from semiconductor electronics to automotive coatings and wind turbines.

Our employees are the foundation of our success. The Olin culture is one of diversity, integrity, and fairness in dealings with each other. We think and act responsibly and sustainably.

We are always looking for talented people to join our team.

In return, we offer exciting tasks, attractive compensation plans, and we provide excellent social benefits.

Apply today to join our team as

Lead Accountant (m/f/d)

based in Schwalbach/Ts. (Frankfurt Rhein Main area)

As part of our international finance team, in this role you will be responsible for the effective and reliable operation of the accounting and for compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, Tax, VAT and Legal reporting requirements for several legal entities within our EMEAI region.

With the support of the international finance team, the accountant is collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information.

This position will be based in in Schwalbach Germany (Frankfurt Area). You will be part of the finance team and at the same time working in a very international environment.

Being under the functional supervision of the Accounting Manager EMEAI and as part of the functional network in Europe, occasional domestic and internationally travel is required.

Accountant Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting month end process for several EMEAI legal entities, including preparing general ledger entries and account reconciliations
• Responsibility for the proper accounting on the financial statements, including areas such as revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, contingencies, debt, pensions and account reconciliations
• Understanding and evaluating all transactions impacting the EMEAI legal entities
• Using SAP capabilities to evaluate and analyze financial transactions
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory statements and tax filings
• Ensure business processes are performed in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Provide necessary information for the internal and external auditors
• Prepare analysis and provide support for Olin Corporate US GAAP compliance
• Understand and ensure compliance of EMEAI legal entities with Corporate Accounting policies and procedures
• Perform analysis of actual results vs. forecast, budget and prior year, identifying trends and recommending courses of action

Accountant Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) or equivalent in business economics or accounting, Certified Charted Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter, plus minimum 5 years of relevant experience within General Ledger department, ideally within manufacturing environment.
• German GAAP (HGB), USGAAP or IFRS experience
• Advanced computer skills on SAP and Excel are expected
• Fluent in English both verbal and written, German is a plus
• Pro-active, hands on mentality, convincing, motivated, team player
• The ability to present ideas and have excellent verbal ad written communication skills as well as good human relations skills is required

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