Accounting Lead - DACH

Annapurna; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Annapurna is seeking an Accounting Lead for the DACH region to own core accounting, statutory reporting and controls across the region. You will lead month-end close, ensure accuracy of financial statements, and coordinate external audits in a multinational European finance setup.

You will mentor a Junior Accountant and collaborate with FP&A and Shared Services, gaining broad European exposure and influencing reporting standards across the DACH footprint.

Qualifikationen

• 5–10 years post-qualified accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and German GAAP.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Strong communication with stakeholders across an international organisation.
• Big 4 training or experience.
• Background in technology/IT multinational environment.
• Experience with SAP or Hyperion or similar finance systems.
• Exposure to finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.

Aufgaben

• Own month-end close for DACH entities and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements.
• Manage statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Collaborate with tax advisors and internal stakeholders on compliance.
• Provide technical accounting expertise across IFRS and German GAAP.
• Support improvements to accounting processes, controls and reporting.
• Mentor and develop a Junior Accountant.
• Work with FP&A, Shared Services and the European Finance team.

Kenntnisse

IFRS knowledge

German GAAP

German & English

Mentoring juniors

Big 4 background

Stakeholder comms

Tech/IT environment

Multinational experience

SAP

Hyperion

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Jobbeschreibung

A leading international technology business is seeking an Accounting Lead - DACH to take ownership of accounting activities across the DACH region.

This is a key role within the European Finance function, responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, statutory compliance and strong financial controls across the region. You will manage core accounting processes, oversee audit activities and provide technical expertise across IFRS and German GAAP.

The role also includes day-to-day leadership responsibility for a Junior Accountant, providing guidance, support and development while working closely with wider European Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process for DACH entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements.
• Manage statutory reporting requirements and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Coordinate external audits and act as a key point of contact for auditors.
• Work closely with tax advisors and internal stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Provide technical accounting expertise across IFRS and German GAAP.
• Support improvements to accounting processes, controls and reporting standards.
• Provide guidance and support to a Junior Accountant, helping develop their technical skills and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Shared Services and the wider European Finance team.

About You

You are an experienced accounting professional with strong technical knowledge and the ability to take ownership of regional accounting responsibilities in a multinational environment.

You will ideally have:

• Around 5-10 years' post-qualified experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and German GAAP.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across an international organisation.
• Previous Big 4 training or experience.
• Background within a technology, IT or multinational environment.
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion or similar finance systems.
• Exposure to finance transformation or process improvement initiatives

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global technology organisation in a high-impact regional accounting role. You will gain broad European exposure, work with senior finance stakeholders and play a key role in maintaining strong accounting standards and controls across the DACH region.

The role offers a combination of technical accounting responsibility, regional ownership and the opportunity to develop leadership experience through managing and mentoring a junior team member.