Accounting Manager– Frankfurt

JAC Recruitment; Frankfurt (Oder); On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment in Frankfurt am Main sucht eine/n Leiter/in Accounting zur Führung des Teams und Verantwortung für HGB-Abschlüsse der deutschen Gesellschaften. Sie arbeiten eng mit externen Prüfern und Stakeholdern zusammen.

Sie bringen mehrjährige Erfahrung im Rechnungswesen, Kenntnisse in HGB, IFRS und SAP mit und treiben Digitalisierung sowie Standardisierung der Prozesse voran.

Qualifications

• Abgeschlossenes Studium in BWL/Wirtschaft oder gleichwertig.
• Mehrjährige relevante Berufserfahrung im Rechnungswesen, Audit oder Finance.
• Fundierte Kenntnisse in HGB.
• Erfahrung in Erstellung von Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüssen.
• Führungserfahrung/ Mitarbeiterführung.
• SAP-Kenntnisse und gute Excel-Kenntnisse.

Responsibilities

• Leitung, Entwicklung und Betreuung des Accounting-Teams in Frankfurt.
• Verantwortung für Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüsse nach HGB.
• Überwachung von Debitoren, Kreditoren, Anlagevermögen und Hauptbuch.
• Einhalten gesetzlicher Anforderungen und Group-Standards.
• Unterstützung bei Reporting-Paketen und konsolidierten Abschlüssen (HGB/IFRS).
• Ansprechpartner für externe Prüfer und Stakeholder.
• Sicherstellen und verbessern des internen Kontrollsystems.
• Digitalisierung/Standardisierung der Accounting-Prozesse im SAP-Umfeld.
• Beratung operativer Bereiche in Buchhaltung und Reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

German language

English language

Auditing

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Team management

Education

Degree in Business Administration / Economics or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is a leading European chemical distribution company with over 140 years of industry expertise. It serves customers across automotive, industrial, coatings, plastics, and specialty chemicals sectors through a broad European network. Backed by a major Japanese global group, the company combines international reach with a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. It also offers integrated logistics and supply chain solutions, supporting sustainable growth across Europe.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the Accounting team in Frankfurt
• Take overall responsibility for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the German entities in accordance with German GAAP (HGB)
• Oversee all day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets and general ledger accounting
• Ensure compliance with German statutory accounting requirements as well as internal Group accounting and reporting standards
• Support the preparation of reporting packages and consolidated financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure and continuously improve the internal control system within Accounting
• Drive the further development, standardization and digitalization of accounting processes and systems, particularly within the SAP environment
• Advise and support operational business units on accounting, financial reporting and process-related matters

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or a comparable qualification
• Several years of relevant professional experience in Accounting, Audit or a comparable Finance function
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)
• Proven experience in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Experience in leading or functionally managing employees Previous experience in an international group environment is an advantage
• Experience with a Big Four audit firm or within an international corporate environment is desirable
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with auditors and internal stakeholders
• Hands-on mentality with the willingness to actively support operational topics when required
• Interest in further developing, standardizing and digitalizing accounting processes
• Excellent written and spoken German and English
• Sound SAP user knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

#countrygermany