Head of Accounting

Experts Group International; Karlsruhe; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Experts Group International is seeking an experienced Group Accountant to support group consolidation, financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements within an international business.

You will manage group consolidation and reporting using LucaNet, prepare monthly reports (balance sheet, P&L and cash flow) and support the preparation of annual and interim consolidated statements. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of intercompany accounting are essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in group accounting, consolidation or corporate finance.
• Strong practical knowledge of LucaNet is essential.
• Experience with consolidated financial statements and intercompany accounting.
• Excellent Excel skills and a strong understanding of financial statements.
• Fluent English; German language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage group consolidation and reporting using LucaNet.
• Prepare monthly group reports (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow).
• Support annual and interim consolidated financial statements.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and differences.
• Coordinate with international finance teams, auditors and external advisors.
• Analyze financial data and prepare management reports using Excel.
• Improve and standardise group accounting and reporting processes.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and reporting systems development.

Skills

Group accounting

Consolidation

LucaNet

Intercompany accounting

Excel

Audit coordination

English fluency

Tools

DATEV

Sage

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Group Accountant to support group consolidation, financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements within an international business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage group consolidation and reporting using LucaNet.
• Prepare monthly group financial reports, including balance sheet, P&L and cash flow.
• Support annual and interim consolidated financial statements.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and consolidation differences.
• Coordinate with international finance teams, auditors and external advisors.
• Analyse financial data and prepare management reports using Excel.
• Support the improvement and standardisation of group accounting and reporting processes.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and the development of reporting systems.

Your Profile

• Several years of experience in group accounting, consolidation or corporate finance.
• Strong practical knowledge of LucaNet is essential.
• Experience with consolidated financial statements and intercompany accounting.
• Excellent Excel skills and a strong understanding of financial statements.
• Fluent English; German language skills are advantageous.
• Knowledge of HGB and/or IFRS, foreign currency consolidation and transfer pricing is desirable.
• Experience with DATEV, Sage, Power Query or Power BI is a plus.
• Structured, analytical and independent working style, with strong communication skills in an international environment.