Group Accountant - Corporate Reporting & Controlling (m/f/d)

Aroundtown; Berlin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Academy and coaching for development

Company pension scheme

Public transport subsidy

Bicycle leasing via Eurorad

Flat hierarchies and good working mood

Job summary

Aroundtown is seeking a motivated finance professional to join our Group Finance team in Berlin. You will work on monthly, quarterly and annual Group reporting, assist consolidation, perform intercompany reconciliations and support IFRS accounting topics within a listed real estate group.

The role offers exposure to financial reporting, consolidation and controlling topics in a large European real estate company, with opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a comparable field, or a relevant professional qualification
• Initial professional experience in Group Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit/Big 4, Consolidation or Financial Controlling is preferred
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• IFRS knowledge is an advantage, but not necessarily a prerequisite
• Experience with consolidation or Group reporting is an advantage
• Very good English skills; German language skills are an advantage

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual Group reporting
• Assist in the preparation and review of reporting packages submitted by Group entities
• Support Group consolidation processes and related reconciliation activities
• Perform and review intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations and working papers for financial reporting purposes
• Support the analysis of financial statements, balance sheet and P&L movements
• Perform data quality and consistency checks across reporting systems and Group entities
• Support the preparation of financial information for the Group's external reporting
• Assist with IFRS accounting topics and the implementation of Group accounting guidelines
• Support year-end and interim audit processes and coordinate information requests from auditors
• Maintain and improve reporting templates, documentation and internal controls
• Work closely with local finance teams and other Group Finance functions
• Support ad-hoc reporting, accounting and finance projects
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardisation of Group reporting and controlling processes

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Structured working

Independent worker

Team collaboration

English

German language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Relevant professional qualification

Tools

SAP

ERP/reporting systems

Job description

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who combines a solid financial foundation with curiosity, reliability and attention to detail.

You do not need to be an experienced Group Accounting specialist from day one. What matters is that you are comfortable working with numbers, understand accounting logic, enjoy structured financial work and are motivated to develop further within a Group Finance environment.

The position offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to financial reporting, consolidation, IFRS and controlling topics within a complex, listed organisation and to gradually take on greater responsibility.

Location: Berlin

Your Task

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual Group reporting
• Assist in the preparation and review of reporting packages submitted by Group entities
• Support Group consolidation processes and related reconciliation activities
• Perform and review intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations and working papers for financial reporting purposes
• Support the analysis of financial statements, balance sheet and P&L movements
• Perform data quality and consistency checks across reporting systems and Group entities
• Support the preparation of financial information for the Group's external reporting
• Assist with IFRS accounting topics and the implementation of Group accounting guidelines
• Support year-end and interim audit processes and coordinate information requests from auditors
• Maintain and improve reporting templates, documentation and internal controls
• Work closely with local finance teams and other Group Finance functions
• Support ad-hoc reporting, accounting and finance projects
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardisation of Group reporting and controlling processes

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a comparable field, or a relevant professional qualification
• Initial professional experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
• Group Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Audit / Big 4
• Accounting
• Consolidation
• Financial Controlling
• Candidates with approximately 1–4 years of relevant experience are particularly welcome, although we are also open to strong candidates with less or somewhat more experience
• Good understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• IFRS knowledge is an advantage, but not necessarily a prerequisite
• Experience with consolidation or Group reporting is an advantage
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/reporting systems is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, accurate and reliable way of working
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to work with detailed financial information
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with colleagues across different functions and entities
• Very good English skills; German language skills are an advantage

Your Perspective

• Interesting, varied and broad range of tasks in one of the largest real estate companies in Germany and Europe
• Good working atmosphere, communication culture “on a first-name basis” and a pleasant working atmosphere in an environment with flat hierarchies
• Individual training and coaching for professional and personal development in our Academy and with our in-house business coach
• Professionally equipped, in-house gym with trainers and courses at the headquarters in Berlin
• Comprehensive company health management and company pension scheme
• Support on the way to work through a subsidy for the use of public transport and the option of leasing a bicycle through Eurorad
• Flexible working hours for an even better work-life balance
• Exciting virtual range of family-friendly benefits, including vacation programs, leisure and sports activities and consulting services with our partner company Voiio
• Opportunity to attend Bundesliga matches of FC Union Berlin, our favorite club
• Discounts in selected hotels worldwide with up to 30% on overnight stays and special conditions on food and drinks
• Employee discounts for special conditions in the areas of media, fashion, leisure, facilities and much more via a partner company
• Additional days off on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve

Have we sparked your interest?

Aroundtown, Personalabteilung, Wittestraße 30, Haus F, 13509 Berlin