Accounting and Finance Senior Manager (w / m / x)

International Paralympic Committee IPC; Bonn; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The International Paralympic Committee is seeking a full-time Accounting and Finance Senior Manager to join their diverse team in Bonn, Germany. The role involves overseeing financial data accuracy, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with German accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to professional development.

Leistungen

Relocation support

Transitional accessible accommodation

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Working knowledge of European tax laws and German Accounting Standards.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for general ledger accounting and financial data accuracy.
• Preparing financial statements and supporting annual financial reports.
• Managing monthly VAT tax reporting and assisting with tax returns.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal Skills

Accuracy

Integrity

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Team Player

Adaptability

Sound Judgment

Ausbildung

University degree in accounting

Bachelor Professional of Accounting (CCI)

Jobbeschreibung

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SENIOR MANAGER (W / M / X)

ROLE

ZENTRALE AUFGABEN

ANFORDERUNGEN

INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SENIOR MANAGER (F / M / X)

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) offers the position of a full-time Accounting and Finance Senior Manager (f / m / x) in an international and multicultural team at the IPC Headquarters in Bonn, Germany, starting as soon as possible.

ABOUT THE IPC

At the IPC, we work as one team, aligned and focused on fulfilling our vision and mission.

The IPC’s vision is for an inclusive world through Para sport. We believe that Change Starts With Sport, and that the work of the Paralympic Movement is a catalyst for driving social inclusion and advancing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

The IPC, a purpose-driven non-profit association, is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. We oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games and serve as International Federation for five Para sports. We enjoy a positive working relationship with the IPC Governing Board, members of which are democratically elected every four years by the IPC General Assembly. Since 1989, we have been creating change through sport with the Paralympic Games and Paralympic athletes at our core.

The IPC seeks to use the influential global position of the Paralympic Movement and the growing profile of Para athletes to challenge the stigma attached to disability and empower social transformation.

ROLE

The Accounting and Finance Senior Manager (f / m / x) is accountable to the Finance Director and will be responsible for :

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, ensuring financial data accuracy and overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Preparing financial statements and internal reports and supporting the creation of annual financial reports while coordinating with external auditors.
• Managing monthly VAT tax reporting and assisting in preparing annual VAT and corporate tax returns with external tax advisors.
• Collaborating with departments to identify tax advisory needs and coordinating with advisors for specialised support.
• Collaborating across departments to provide financial expertise and support budget planning.
• Assisting the Finance Director in liaising with the Audit, Risk, and Finance Committee.
• Ensuring adherence to internal controls, finance policies, and German accounting standards (HGB, GoBD).
• Leading internal and external audits under the supervision of the Finance Director.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a driven and highly motivated candidate who enjoys an international setting and thrives in a fast-paced, open, and exciting environment. The successful candidate will meet the following requirements :

• University degree in accounting or equivalent vocational training, e.g., Bachelor Professional of Accounting (CCI), with at least 5 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Working knowledge of European tax laws and German Accounting Standards.
• Good interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• A team-player outlook with the ability to work independently within a structured finance team.
• An interest in professional development and a willingness to learn.
• An ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and adapt to situational demands.
• Sound judgment and diplomacy.
• Advanced knowledge of German (from B2 level).
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).

Do you want to apply?

If you are interested and believe you are a good match with our requirements, please send your CV and cover letter in English and in PDF format to [emailprotected].

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews conducted accordingly.

The IPC is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging individuals with disabilities and members of minority groups to apply. We support relocation and provide transitional accessible accommodation. For more information, visit our website at www.paralympic.org.

We look forward to your application!

INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE