Accounting Lead Germany

Dawn Foods; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading bakery manufacturer is seeking an Accounting Lead in Germany to oversee financial accounting and compliance processes. In this role, you will ensure timely and accurate reporting, manage cash flow forecasting, and coordinate with local teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in multinational finance, expertise in German regulations, and is fluent in English and German. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model.

Leistungen

Competitive salary + bonus

30 days of annual leave

Discounted lunch

Employee discount on products

Access to LinkedIn Learning courses

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in a multinational financial reporting environment.
• Expertise in German GAAP and compliance.
• Fluent written and spoken English and German required.

Aufgaben

• Lead the financial accounting and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and group financial requirements.
• Manage monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.

Kenntnisse

Financial reporting

German compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values are all part of our recipe for success.

Job Purpose and Overview

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join Dawn Foods as Accounting Lead Germany. In this role, you will manage key financial processes and ensure compliance with global accounting standards, focusing on our operations in Germany. You will be responsible for reconciling balance sheet accounts, managing bank accounts, cash-flow forecasting, supporting budget, month end reporting processes and preparing financial reports to meet tax, local and audit requirements.

You are part of the EU Finance department and report to the Accounting Director who is based in European head office in The Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting and reporting processes, focusing on timely and accurate monthly consolidation of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and group financial requirements, particularly for our German operations, including internal and external audits.
• Support Local compliance as tax returns, and relevant filings (CIT, VAT, etc.) providing information to internal and external tax specialists.
• Manage monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, addressing discrepancies with the team promptly.
• Implement and manage cash flow forecasting and reporting for the business.
• Maintain control over the fixed asset register and ensure compliance applicable standards.
• Review and maintain close communication with the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams to ensure clean and accurate balances.
• Account to Report activities, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with local teams, including HR and Customer Service, to provide financial insights and support.

What it takes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a multinational financial reporting environment with experience in German GAAP.
• Expertise in German compliance and tax regulations.
• Experience working in a complex organisation, preferably an international matrix organisation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP experience is advantageous.
• Fluent written and spoken English and German is required.

Why apply

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At Dawn, we recognize and value your contributions. We offer opportunities for growth and development in your career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus
• 38-hour week
• 30 days of annual leave, plus 1 day off to celebrate your birthday
• Discounted lunch with our cooperation partners
• Special employee offers with our cooperation partner (fitness studio, bike leasing, counseling on mental health)
• Employee discount on Dawn products

• Hybrid working, with the option to split your time between the office and home.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Volunteering program to give back to your community.
• Internal recognition platform.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
• Monthly wellness initiatives.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.