Job Title: Group Accountant
Global Accounting Network has partnered with a well-established Energy Business to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented Group Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves:
- Preparing annual, quarterly, and monthly financial statements for the group, including notes and management reports, ensuring quality and timeliness.
- Reviewing and validating reporting data for accuracy and completeness, making necessary consolidation entries.
- Delivering high-quality reporting to shareholders and other stakeholders.
- Overseeing financial instrument and hedge accounting disclosures.
- Managing reporting requests and requirements from internal teams and auditors.
- Handling the accounting of M&A projects within the consolidated financial statements.
- Developing and maintaining corporate guidelines and ensuring compliance with IFRS updates.
- Providing training and updates on group accounting policies to subsidiaries and internal units.
- Enhancing and maintaining financial consolidation software and reporting automation processes.
- Conducting training sessions on specialized topics related to group accounting.
This position offers the chance to work on impactful projects, including financial statement preparation, M&A accounting, and IFRS compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high-quality reporting and driving process improvements. It provides a platform for professional growth and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Skills and Experience Required:
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related field.
- Several years of experience in a Big 4 audit firm, specializing in energy businesses, large-scale international companies, or financial instruments and hedge accounting under IFRS 9.
- Excellent knowledge of IFRS, including business segments, consolidation, and group accounting.
- Strong understanding of business processes and controls, with the ability to analyze and optimize processes.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as SAP/ERP (S/4 HANA) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Highly motivated, independent, and proactive individual with strong analytical skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
- Fluency in both German and English is essential.
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