Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity GmbH

Accountant / General Ledger Accountant / Financial Reporting (m/f/d)

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Description

General ledger accountant and financial reporting role in Rohde & Schwarz's general-ledger team. You prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and tax law, and act as an important interface between subledger accounting and controlling. You are responsible for the bookkeeping of individual group companies, prepare analyses for group reporting, and serve as the contact for balance-sheet questions. You also support the introduction of new accounting and tax processes and take an active role in special projects.

Requirements

  • Completed degree in economics with a focus on accounting or taxes, or a comparable qualification (e.g. certified accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter)
  • Relevant professional experience
  • Good knowledge of SAP and MS Office, especially Excel
  • Business-fluent German and English, spoken and written
  • Independent, goal-oriented, communicative, structured, and analytical working style

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Flexible working-time models
Training and continuing education
Career planning
Health care
No dress code
Company and team events
Family services
Attractive locations
Social incentives
Bonus

📍 Life in Leipzig

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Population
0.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
6.0
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Tech Scene
7.0
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International
6.0
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Public Transport
7.0
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Bikeability
8.0
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Air Quality
7.0
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Green Spaces
8.0
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Car Free
7.0
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About Leipzig

  • •Rapidly growing tech and creative scene
  • •Very affordable compared to western cities
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Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Warm summers
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1600 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •University hospital
  • •Good coverage
Quality: 8.0Access: 7.0
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Culture

  • •Gewandhaus Orchestra
  • •Spinnerei art district
9.0
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Nightlife

  • •Thriving club and bar scene
  • •Karl-Liebknecht-Straße
8.0
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Recreation

  • •Lake district nearby
  • •Many parks and green spaces
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Very affordable for a major German city
  • •Rapidly rising rents but still cheap
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€700
⚡ Utilities:€200
🛒 Groceries:€260
🍽️ Dining out:€12

A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rohde & Schwarz technology group, specializing in BSI-certified encryption, endpoint security, and network protection solutions. Operating under the 'IT Security Made in Germany' philosophy with a strict no-backdoor policy, the company develops government-grade cybersecurity products approved for VS-NfD, EU RESTRICTED, and NATO RESTRICTED classifications. With 500+ employees across Germany, France, and other European locations, it serves government agencies, defense organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises requiring sovereign, auditable security solutions.

€per year
€20k€250k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.