Finance and Accounting Manager

ASBC; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International opportunities

Professional development

Employee recognition & awards

Job summary

ASBC in Berlin seeks a hands-on Finance & Accounting Manager to own day-to-day finance operations and deliver timely, IFRS-compliant reporting for the German entity.

You will oversee operational accounting, monthly management reporting, cash flow management, and coordination with tax, payroll and external advisers, while driving process improvements and ERP transition with Odoo.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hands-on finance and accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and group reporting.
• Experience with monthly management reporting for international groups.
• Knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and local tax requirements.
• Experience coordinating external audits and working with tax advisers.
• ERP experience and advanced Excel; familiarity with Odoo is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities with accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, payroll) under IFRS.
• Ensure monthly reporting is completed within 14 days after month-end.
• Prepare annual financial statements and disclosures per local requirements.
• Coordinate quarterly reporting reviews and external audits with necessary documentation.
• Perform regular cash and bank reconciliations and ensure record accuracy.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

German accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Tools

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Odoo (advantage)

Job description

ASBC is the Premium & Luxury Retail business (consumer electronics) of ASBIS Group, operating world-class retail concepts for leading technology and lifestyle brands across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and North America.

About the Position:

We are looking for a hands-on Finance & Accounting Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance and accounting operations of our German entity and ensure accurate, timely and reliable financial reporting in line with local requirements and Group standards.

This role combines operational accounting, monthly management reporting under IFRS, cash flow management, financial controls and coordination of tax, payroll and audit activities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the international Group finance team and local external advisers, ensuring compliance, maintaining high-quality financial data and contributing to the development and automation of financial processes as the business grows.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for both day-to-day accounting activities and the broader financial reporting process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly management reporting in accordance with Group requirements and IFRS, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Salary Report and Gross Profit Reconciliation.
• Ensure monthly reporting is completed within the established deadline of 14 days after month-end.
• Prepare annual financial statements and disclosures in accordance with applicable local requirements.
• Coordinate quarterly reporting reviews and external audits, providing the required documentation, reconciliations and supporting information.
• Perform regular cash and bank reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.

Cash Flow & Financial Control

• Monitor and manage cash flow, preparing weekly cash flow reports and forecasts to support liquidity planning.
• Monitor accounts receivable on a weekly basis, follow up on outstanding balances and support effective credit control.
• Implement and maintain appropriate financial control procedures.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual stock counts and reconcile inventory balances with accounting records.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as required.

Tax, Payroll & External Stakeholders

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual tax reporting in cooperation with the local tax adviser.
• Coordinate payroll-related financial processes and ensure the timely provision and reconciliation of payroll data.
• Maintain effective working relationships with banks, external auditors, tax advisers and the Group finance team.

Finance Process Development

• Actively contribute to the setup, development and continuous improvement of the company's financial processes.
• Support the transition of financial operations to the Group's Odoo ERP environment, contributing to improved data quality, reporting efficiency and automation.
• Ensure local financial processes and reporting practices are aligned with Group policies, systems and requirements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a hands-on finance and accounting role, such as Finance & Accounting Manager, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant or a similar position.
• Strong practical knowledge of accounting processes, financial reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Experience preparing monthly management reports and reporting packages for an international group.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and experience with Group reporting adjustments.
• Knowledge of German accounting and statutory reporting requirements, including HGB, and familiarity with local tax requirements.
• Experience coordinating external audits and working with tax advisers.
• Practical experience in cash flow management, accounts receivable monitoring and financial controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills; experience with Odoo is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and a structured approach to work.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of financial processes and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset and effective communication skills when working with local and international stakeholders.
• Good command of German and English languages.
• Please note that this is an onsite position based at our Berlin office.

We Offer:

• Opportunity to work for a financially strong, fast-growing multinational company.
• Constant interaction with global teams of professionals
• International career opportunities
• Access to continuous professional development: training, certification programs, events, and team buildings
• Competitive salary package and motivation scheme
• Life events’ gifts, corporate presents and awards, years of service bonuses

We are proud of being one of the certified companies by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, as we believe that our true asset is people. ASBIS invests a lot to create a workplace where every employee has consistently positive experience, professional growth, and appropriate support to unlock their potential and build a future with the company.

We are on a mission to bring technology to everyone and are looking for new colleagues. Are you the one?