Fluent German Senior Statutory Accountant - Luxembourg or Frankfurt

50720 Threadneedle Mgmt Lux SA; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player in asset management is seeking a skilled professional to lead the integration of their German accounting functions. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with international teams, ensuring compliance with German GAAP while preparing crucial financial reports and managing local operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude, thriving in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• Business fluency in German and English is essential.
• Comprehensive understanding of German accounting practices is required.
• Proven experience in accounting roles is necessary.

Aufgaben

• Lead the integration of German accounting and reporting.
• Prepare statutory and regulatory reports for auditors.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee local balance sheet reconciliations.

Kenntnisse

German GAAP

English Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Team Spirit

Ausbildung

Post-Qualified Experience

Understanding of Corporate Tax Rules

Tools

DATEV

Ariba

Concur

Workday Financials

Jobbeschreibung

Where you’ll fit in & what our team goals are…

The Columbia Threadneedle Investments asset management group is the global brand under which legal entities are registered worldwide.

The primary purpose of your role is to initially lead the integration of the currently-outsourced German Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Property business, bringing it in-house to operate under the same processes as other companies. Once integrated, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing the annual Statutory Accounts, Regulatory and Statistical Reporting, and managing the preparation of Financial Board Packs for the German entity and other EU-based companies. You will also provide technical accounting support to the Columbia Threadneedle Investments (EMEA and APAC) Finance Controllership function, especially concerning developments within Germany. A detailed understanding of German GAAP is essential.

How you'll spend your time…

Initial Tasks – Integration of German accounting and reporting :

1. Develop and execute a plan for insourcing all functions:
2. Accounts payable via our AP system (noting local reporting requirements).
3. Personal expenses via our expenses management software (noting local reporting requirements).
4. Revenue via our AR system, including performance fees / carried interest.
5. Payroll direct to our Accounting Software.
6. Bring corporate bank account under full control of Treasury.
7. Develop month-end accounting processes to ensure correct recording of revenue, accruals, leases, etc., under German GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP.
8. Ensure readiness for calculation of performance fee shares, carried interest shares, and profit shares.
9. Liaise with our Tax team to ensure tax reporting within the GL aligns with all requirements.
10. Manage reporting to the relevant tax authorities.
11. Experience with DATEV is a must.
12. Align processes with standard reporting team procedures.
13. Ensure access to 10 years of historical records.
14. Agree transition details with the German Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Property team.
15. Liaise with our Revenue team to ensure awareness of requirements and delivery processes.
16. Understand future invoicing/invoice reporting requirements from the EU Making Tax Digital project.

The main requirements of the role relate to Statutory and Regulatory Reporting :

1. Preparation of Statutory and Regulatory reports for submission to auditors/regulators.
2. Demonstrate proper accounting controls, enabling profit and loss and balance sheet preparation without reliance on external providers.
3. Maintain accounting policies and procedures that promote a true and fair view, documented in a manual.
4. Keep the number and content of Financial Regulatory reports up to date, including local surveys.
5. Liaise directly with auditors, resolving queries in collaboration with UK and local teams.
6. Coordinate with the German Bundeskasse for annual report filings.

The purpose of this role also covers :

1. Providing controllership support to the Treasury Capital team for risk assessments.
2. Overseeing local Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and highlighting aging items.
3. Collaborating with the global team to clear aged items.
4. Providing technical guidance where necessary.
5. Reviewing entity revenues, expenses, and profitability trends to identify concerns.
6. Being the primary contact for the business, managing queries, and directing them appropriately.
7. Preparing reports for Board Meetings, quarterly updates, and other necessary papers.
8. Coordinating with Tax, Treasury, and LFO on operational matters.
9. Handling project work related to European entities, ensuring optimal business outcomes and adherence to controllership standards.
10. Working with UK-based controllership to improve processes and leverage new software.

To be successful in this role you will have…

• Business fluency in written and spoken German and English.
• Comprehensive understanding of German accounting practice (HGB).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with international colleagues.
• Proven post-qualified experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive attitude and team spirit.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.
• Understanding of corporate tax rules, German VAT, IFRS, Lux GAAP, and other GAAP treatments.
• Experience with DATEV.

If you also had this, it would be great…

• Knowledge of Ariba, Concur, Revport.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• High personal goals and continuous improvement mindset.
• Flexible, well-organized, and deadline-oriented.
• Experience with Workday Financials and leading external audits is beneficial.