Senior Accountant - Bilanzbuchhalter:in

Austriacard Holdings Ag; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home office

In-house canteen with meal allowance

Garage parking

Training opportunities

Job summary

AustriaCard is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee month-end and year-end closing, GL management, and audit support within an international group. You will supervise day-to-day accounting activities, support tax and regulatory reporting, and collaborate with Controlling and Group Reporting teams.

Fluency in German and English is essential, with a Bilanzbuchhalter qualification and strong Excel and SAP skills.

Qualifications

• Certified Accountant qualification or equivalent accounting certification.
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of Austrian GAAP (UGB) with IFRS principles and application.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing and audits.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is advantageous; strong systems and process improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closing coordination.
• Manage general ledger activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee daily accounting operations including AR, AP, bank, and fixed assets (SAP).
• Support internal controls and process improvements.
• Assist external auditors and respond to audit requests.
• Support VAT, Intrastat and other regulatory reporting.

Skills

German language

English language

Education

Bilanzbuchhalter

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

ABOUT the ROLE

• Month-end and year-end closing: Preparation and coordination of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Austrian GAAP (UGB), including support for IFRS reporting requirements.
• General ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations: Management of general ledger activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, as well as preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversight of daily accounting operations: Supervision of day-to-day accounting activities and hands-on support where required, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank accounting and fixed asset accounting in SAP.
• Internal controls and process improvement: Support the maintenance and enhancement of internal controls and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures.
• Audit support: Act as a key contact for external auditors and support statutory audit processes through the preparation of documentation and timely resolution of audit queries.
• Tax and regulatory reporting: Support tax compliance and statutory reporting activities, including VAT reporting, Intrastat declarations and other regulatory filings.
• Stakeholder management and business partnering: Collaborate closely with Controlling, Group Reporting and other Group companies, and serve as a trusted contact for external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisors and authorities.

Your PROFILE

• Certified Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) qualification or equivalent accounting certification.
• Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience, ideally gained within an international business environment.
• Strong knowledge of Austrian GAAP (UGB) combined with a solid understanding of IFRS principles and their practical application.
• Experience in month-end and year-end closing processes, as well as supporting internal and external audits.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is considered an advantage, complemented by advanced Microsoft Excel skills and a strong affinity for systems and process improvement.
• High level of accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality financial information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and international teams.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset, combined with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic business environment, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple deadlines, and perform well under pressure.

What we OFFER

• An exciting and international working environment in a fast evolving international, listed group.
• Diversified tasks in a growing international group.
• Additional benefits, including flexible working hours / home office, in-house canteen (with daily meal allowance), garage parking, internal and external training opportunities etc.

We offer for this position a package starting at € 4.500,- gross per month (all in) on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and professional experience a market-oriented overpayment is intended.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: Ramona Birlan, [e-mail], [phone]