Chief Accountant / Accounting Supervisor

Avomind; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic and innovative environment

Multicultural team with collaborative spirit

Zusammenfassung

An established international company in Frankfurt seeks a Chief Accountant/Senior Accountant to lead its accounting operations. This key role involves overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 3-5 years of accounting experience, and fluency in German and English. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS; familiarity with French GAAP is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Oversee financial reporting aligned with IFRS.
• Lead the closing process and prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, cash flow, and bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate with auditors for compliance and reporting.
• Collaborate on budgets and forecasts.
• Partner for accurate payroll management.
• Support financial alignment with cross-functional teams.
• Drive financial process improvements and enhance internal controls.

Kenntnisse

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Strong command of Microsoft Excel

Fluent in both German and English

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

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

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant to lead the accounting operations for a well-established international company based in Frankfurt. You will be a key member of the Finance team for the Western Europe Cluster, reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager located in Belgium. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of financial processes within the German legal entities of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, half-year, and annual financial reporting, ensuring alignment with IFRS and internal standards.
• Lead the monthly closing process and prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements including VAT, corporate tax, and payroll.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, bank reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and timely reporting.
• Collaborate with the Finance and Administration Manager on budgets and forecasts.
• Partner with the HR provider for accurate payroll management.
• Work with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, operations) to support financial alignment.
• Drive process improvements and enhance internal financial controls.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification is an advantage.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS; familiarity with French GAAP is a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and strong command of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Fluent in both German and English.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information.

• Join a multicultural, international team with a strong collaborative spirit.
• Play a strategic role in the financial management of a recognized global brand.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Work within a value-driven culture built around kindness, responsibility, freedom, and pioneering spirit.
• Enjoy a workplace that values professionalism, open-mindedness, and entrepreneurial thinking.