Head of Group Accounting (m / f / d)

GULP – experts united; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading IT services firm in Essen is looking for a Head of Group Accounting to lead their accounting team. Responsibilities include managing consolidation according to IFRS and HGB, coordinating audits, and shaping group-wide accounting guidelines. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in group accounting or auditing, strong analytical skills, and expertise in ERP systems like SAP. This permanent role offers flexibility and individual development opportunities.

Leistungen

Secure and permanent position

30 days vacation

Flexible working hours

Individual development opportunities

Company fitness program

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in group accounting, consolidation, or auditing.
• Knowledge of accounting in accordance with IFRS and HGB.
• Strong analytical skills with a high affinity for numbers.

Aufgaben

• Manage the Group Accounting team professionally and disciplinarily.
• Prepare and consolidate financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB.
• Coordinate financial statement audits as the main contact for auditors.

Kenntnisse

Group accounting

Consolidation

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

LucaNet

Jobbeschreibung

For our partner company in the IT services sector based in Essen, we are looking for a Head of Group Accounting (m / f / d) as part of a direct placement (permanent position with our client).

In this responsible position, you will be responsible for the technical and disciplinary management of the team and proactively shape the group-wide accounting guidelines. You will manage consolidation in accordance with IFRS and HGB and be responsible for challenging topics such as purchase price allocations and impairment tests. As the central point of contact for auditors, you will ensure smooth closing processes and also contribute your expertise to overarching financial projects.

A start is possible immediately or at a later date.

Would you like to contribute your expertise in an exciting management position? Then send us your application!

Here's what our clients offer

• Secure and permanent position directly with our partner
• 30 days vacation
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work up to 20 days a year within the EU
• Individual development opportunities and career support
• Working in a company that develops innovative software products for society
• Bike leasing, company fitness program, discounted job ticket and much more
• Individual advice on your application process from our Randstad consultants

Your tasks

• Professional and disciplinary management of the Group Accounting team including targeted personnel development
• Responsibility for the timely preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB
• Carrying out purchase price allocations (PPA) and impairment tests as well as analyzing acquisition effects
• Accounting valuation of complex business transactions and further development of Group-wide accounting guidelines
• Independent coordination of financial statement audits as the main contact person for auditors
• Support with tax issues and active participation in overarching financial projects

Your profile

• Several years of professional experience in group accounting, consolidation or auditing
• Knowledge of accounting in accordance with IFRS and HGB
• Specific expertise in accounting for acquisitions (PPA) and impairment tests in accordance with IFRS 3 and IAS 36
• Confident handling of common ERP systems and consolidation tools such as SAP and LucaNet
• Strong analytical skills paired with a high affinity for numbers and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with a structured, solution-oriented approach and team spirit