Associate Director, Accounting EU

TN Germany; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in audio storytelling is seeking an Associate Director of Accounting in Berlin. This role involves overseeing EU accounting activities, managing financial closing, and ensuring compliance with HGB and US-GAAP. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA qualification, and fluency in English and German. Join a team committed to creativity and inclusion, driving financial excellence across EU marketplaces.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Professionally qualified accountant (CPA / WP / GC / ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW).
• Post-qualification industry experience required.

Aufgaben

• Leading the Accounting function for EU marketplaces.
• Managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Preparing tax declarations and accounting reports.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Professionally qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Associate Director, Accounting EU, Berlin

Client:

Audible GmbH

Location:

Berlin, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6b66005107a8

Job Views:

1

Posted:

13.05.2025

Expiry Date:

27.06.2025

Job Description:

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.

About this role

Based in Berlin, Audible is looking for an Associate Director, Accounting EU who will be responsible for the EU accounting activities and drive its processes, including financial closing, external audit, revenue calculation, royalties’ payment, and other tax-related requirements. You will champion and support key initiatives within our Finance & Accounting team. Reporting to the Director, Accounting Europe based in London, you will work with EU-based colleagues to ensure smooth processes and an excellent experience for stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading the Accounting function, supporting all EU marketplaces as an approachable subject matter expert.
2. Managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing of financial books according to HGB and US-GAAP for Audible GmbH.
3. Ensuring a robust control environment, including balance sheet reconciliations and analytics for global stakeholders.
4. Supervising and improving the annual statutory audit process.
5. Enhancing recurring accounting processes (monthly close, tax declaration, accounts payable/receivable).
6. Partnering with the global business for Audible Accounting within the Audible and Amazon group, liaising with central departments.
7. Preparing tax declarations and other accounting reports.

About Audible

Audible is a leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We aim to spark listeners’ imaginations with immersive experiences. As a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit, we foster a culture of creativity and inclusion, committed to building equitable communities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience with Excel (macros, pivots, lookups, etc.).
• Knowledge of GAAP research tools and FASB codification.
• Knowledge of HGB.
• Professionally qualified accountant (CPA / WP / GC / ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW).
• Post-qualification industry experience.
• Fluency in English and German, with experience in accounting for business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and stakeholder relationship management.
• Organizational skills, risk assessment, and detail-oriented mindset.
• Adaptability to change and proactive attitude.
• Ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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