Graduate Trainee - (Goods Receipt Note) German proficiency

Graduate Trainee Gradiant India Private Limited Chennai, India 6/22/25 Project Management

About The Company

Gradiant is a global solutions provider and developer of cleantech water projects with a concentrated focus on industrial water solutions, water reuse, waste minimization, Minimum Liquid Discharge (MLD), Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), and resource recovery of precious metals and minerals. Our workforce, exceeding 1200 dedicated global employees, operates under the umbrella of Gradiant Corporation, based in USA, and regional headquarters, Gradiant International Holdings, located in Singapore, alongside 23 offices spanning across sixteen countries. We take pride in our Global R&D Innovation Centre based in Singapore, which stands at the forefront of technological and environmental advancements.

Position Summary

GERMAN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIRED

Gradiant is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accounting Fresher with German language proficiency to support our Global Projects. This role is ideal for fresh graduates passionate about procurement, finance, accounting, and international communication, especially within a shared services environment. The primary focus will be on Goods Receipt Note (GRN) processing, ensuring timely validation of received goods, coordination with project teams, and adherence to procurement and financial policies.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in processing material and service GRNs in SAP S/4HANA for global projects (training provided).
• Understand and apply 3-way matching principle in GRN processing
• Reconcile discrepancies between Purchase Orders, Delivery Notes, and Invoices and coordinate with stakeholders for resolution.
• Assist to communicate with German-speaking clients/vendors via email, calls, and reports.
• Translate finance-related documents from German to English and vice versa when needed.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Project Teams, Accounts Payable, and Finance teams to address GRN-related queries.
• Assist to engage with German-speaking stakeholder to resolve GRN discrepancies, invoice issues, and payment queries.
• Translate and review procurement-related documents from German to English and vice versa.
• Technical Vocabulary Mastery – Learn and apply procurement, supply chain, accounts payable, and financial terminology in both German and English.
  
  

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain Management / SAP are an advantage
• B2 or higher-level proficiency in German (Goethe, TELC, or equivalent certification preferred).
  
  

Knowledge & Experience

• Good written and spoken communication in German and English
• Basic understanding of accounting, procurement and finance principles
• Willingness to learn SAP, P2P process and financial systems (Training provided)
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to work in a structured, multinational team
• Proficiency skills in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.
  
  

Language & Communication Skills

• German language proficiency – Minimum B2 Level (Goethe, TELC, or equivalent certification).
• Strong command of English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Gradiant is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.