- Independent preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB)
- Onboarding of newly acquired subsidiaries into the existing group structure
- Ensuring timely and accurate payment processing
- Contribution to consolidation and group financial statements under IFRS in close coordination with the Head of Accounting
- Active participation in ongoing digitalization and process optimization projects within the finance department
- Handling ad-hoc requests from executive management and preparing reports for shareholders and the supervisory board
- Point of contact for external partners such as auditors and tax advisors
- Professional leadership and targeted development of a cohesive accounting team; prospective assumption of disciplinary responsibility
Requirements
- Successfully completed degree in business administration or commercial vocational training with further qualification as a Bilanzbuchhalter (certified accounting specialist)
- Solid knowledge of HGB and proven experience in independently preparing annual financial statements
- Initial leadership/supervisory experience
- Excellent German language skills; English skills are an advantage
- Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central and/or LucaNet desirable
- Resilience and strong organizational skills, especially during closing-intensive periods
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in preparing financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS, alongside strong leadership capabilities in developing accounting teams. Proficient in managing financial processes and optimizing operations within the finance department.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- HGB Financial Statement Preparation
- IFRS Consolidation Experience
- Leadership and Team Development
- Microsoft Business Central Knowledge
- German Language Proficiency
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Consolidation Accounting
- Process Optimization
- Payment Processing
- Ad-Hoc Reporting
Soft Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Resilience
- Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Industry Keywords
- German Commercial Code
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Team Leadership
- Digitalization in Finance
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Business Central
- LucaNet