Montblanc General Ledger Accountant
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
About Montblanc
Montblanc is a global maison renowned for uniting fine craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance across writing instruments, leather goods, watches, accessories, and new technologies. Founded in 1906 and inspired by the spirit of exploration and mastery, the brand offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a heritage of excellence while shaping contemporary luxury experiences for discerning clients worldwide. As an employer, Montblanc values precision, creativity, service excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering an international environment where talent can grow across retail, design, manufacturing, marketing, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, cultural refinement, and meaningful client relationships.
Montblanc seeks General Ledger Accountant in Hamburg, Germany. Full-time role managing monthly accounting and IFRS reporting for Montblanc Simplo GmbH.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare month-end closing activities, documentation, and archiving of periodical postings, including IFRS 16 entries, provisions, foreign currency valuations, and account reconciliations
- Manage accounting tasks for IFRS and HGB reporting for Montblanc Simplo GmbH
- Conduct monthly account reconciliations with affiliated companies and verify entries in SAP SEM reporting
- Serve as finance contact partner for ad-hoc interactions with local finance teams regarding IFRS and group reporting issues
- Process incoming invoices for Montblanc Simplo GmbH and support accounts payable team in daily operational business
- Post and verify payment flows, maintain open items, and resolve discrepancies
- Assist in development and refinement of Internal Control System guidelines and processes
- Support finance accounting process optimization projects in digitalization and automatization
Qualifications
- Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent higher education
- 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in general ledger monthly activities
- Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken
- Experience with SAP R/3 FI & CO
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Knowledge of IFRS and HGB ledger standards
- Proactive mindset with ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Confident manner and assertiveness
- High degree of flexibility in area of responsibility
Skills
Experience
5+ years of accounting experience, ideally with focus on general ledger monthly close activities and financial reporting in a multinational or complex organizational environment.
Education
Completed commercial apprenticeship (Kaufmännische Lehre) or equivalent higher education in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Workplace
This position is based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Benefits
Flexible working hours, on-site canteen and café, laundry service, company sports and health programs, discounted Urban Sports membership, subsidized local public transport ticket (HVV-ProfiTicket), employee car park and electric vehicle charging stations, special employee discounts on Montblanc and Group brand products, employee benefits portal, 30 days annual holiday, regular employee events, various professional development opportunities.
Culture
Montblanc fosters a refined, international workplace culture rooted in craftsmanship, heritage, and a commitment to timeless innovation. As an employer, it values meticulous attention to detail, collaborative excellence, and the personal development of teams who bring its luxury writing instruments, leather goods, watches, and accessories to life.
About Cerulean
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