Senior Accountant

Spencer Stuart; Frankfurt (Oder); Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global executive search firm is seeking a Senior Accountant in Frankfurt (Oder) to assist with financial transactions, ensuring timely fiscal closes and compliance with German and international standards. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of accounting experience, proficiency in German and English, and is skilled in Microsoft applications. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and participation in international projects.

Qualifikationen

• At least eight years of experience in Accounting, preferably in an international environment.
• Very good knowledge of HGB; knowledge of IFRS is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal closes.
• Post and document daily bank transactions and reconcile accounts.
• Support in the preparation of tax returns and audits.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Fluent in German and English (C1)

Ausbildung

Certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter IHK) or Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Tools

Workday

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION SUMMARY

Spencer Stuart is looking for a Senior Accountant to work directly with the Finance Manager Germany and the corporate accounting team to assist with all facets of financial transactions and ensure timely monthly closes, a smooth year-end close as well as playing part in audits.

Key relationships

Reports to :

Finance Manager Germany

Other key relationships :

Regional Finance Director EMEA

EMEA Region Controller

Worldwide Office Accountants

Consultants, Executive Assistants, Associates

Key responsibilities

Assisting in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual fiscal close, incl. reconciliation of balance sheet and profit and loss accounts in close collaboration with the Finance Manager Germany.

Assist in reporting and year-end close processes, in accordance with HGB and IFRS.

Conduct self-reliant analysis and reconciliation of accounts, i.e., evaluate general ledger accounts independently and preparing journal entries

Accept and allocate intercompany charges on a daily basis. Reconcile balances with the local accountants. Oversight foreign exchange differences on intercompany transactions after balance confirmations have been received.

Manage Fixed Assets

Post and document bank transactions on a daily basis and reconcile bank accounts in multi-currencies.

Post and document received cash batches on a daily basis to sub-ledger and reconcile accounts receivable balance on a monthly basis.

Run settlement runs

Work in close cooperation with the Shared Service Center. Regular review of posted accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices as well as expense reports for compliance with internal and external requirements (e.g. internal guidelines or German VAT law)

Be a sparring partner of the local Finance Manager

Support in the preparation of tax returns

Secure physical and online archiving is accurate and complete.

Recommend and review accounting procedures to improve efficiency.

Provide support and guidance to staff and answering questions related to accounting matters.

Assist in general administrative tasks related to stakeholders.

Participate in international projects, where requested and desired

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Senior Accountant is a highly motivated individual who is self-disciplined with tremendous attention to detail. This individual has a demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment. He or she will have strong organizational skills and the ability to proactively work within the local Finance team, colleagues and clients in an international environment.

Ideal experience

Successfully completed professional education in business administration with additional degree as a certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter IHK) or a Bachelor's degree with focus on finance and accounting

At least eight years experience in Accounting, preferably gained in an international environment

Prior experience in a professional services environment is preferred but not mandatory.

Very good knowledge of HGB, solid knowledge of German income tax law desirable; knowledge in IFRS is an advantage

Perfect oral and writing proficiency in German and English, at least C1

Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel).

Very good software skills, preferably used to work with Workday, and High IT affinity and interest in Software related questions

High level of integrity and, adaptability, team-oriented personality, willingness to take ownership

Flexible and stress-resistant, able to stand the hectic pressure of a project-based activity

Result oriented to achieve a high level of quality.

Critical capabilities

Demonstrate ethical, sound professional practices and personal accountability. Act in a manner that is consistent with the Firm’s values. Hold others accountable to standards of performance. Display a curiosity and desire for knowledge and staying current with colleagues, the Firm and its systems. Regularly invest time in encouraging the team to innovate, continuously improve processes and share knowledge. The successful candidate will do this by :

Adhering to the Firm’s Code of Ethics as outlined in the Red Book.

Gaining an understanding of and following the Firm’s policies, procedures and brand standards.

Advocating high-quality work by ensuring that client deliverables are thoroughly reviewed and edited.

Increasing efficiency while maintaining quality in an environment where technology changes constantly and productivity demands remain high. The ideal candidate will do this by :

• Embracing and actively participating in training opportunities and proactively seeking guidance and coaching from peers or corporate trainers to augment or improve skills.
• Implementing the skills and knowledge in a timely fashion by persevering through the learning curve associated with incorporating these enhancements into every day work activities.
• Proactively sharing best practices with the search team by communicating the benefits of improved efficiencies. This could be in the form of informal, on-the-job opportunities or in formal, structured learning opportunities with colleagues.

Remaining self-assured and maintaining a balanced perspective while demonstrating maturity and exercising good judgment.

Unemotionally addressing issues on merit.