Senior Accountant – Interim Accounting

Jobtailor; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to manage accounting under HGB and IFRS for a varied client base in Germany. You will handle monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, optimize processes, and support ERP migrations.

The role combines on-site and remote work, requiring German fluency and strong IT skills. Ideal candidates bring several years of experience in larger finance teams, familiarity with SAP R/3/S/4HANA, DATEV, and multiple ERP systems, plus a driving license for

Qualifikationen

• Completed commercial training and/or higher qualification as Financial/Senior Accountant with HGB/IFRS expertise.
• Degree in business administration, finance, or related field preferred.
• Several years of accounting experience, ideally in larger finance teams.
• Experience in tax advisory or management consulting firms.
• Proficient with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, MS BC, DATEV, NetSuite, Lexware, Sage, Addison.
• Strong knowledge of HGB and IFRS financial statements.
• Class B driving license for on-site assignments.
• Business-fluent German and proficient English for international projects.
• Strong IT understanding and hands-on SAP R/3/S/4HANA experience.

Aufgaben

• Manage ongoing financial accounting and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statements under HGB and IFRS.
• Serve as the direct point of contact for clients on-site or remotely within your area.
• Analyze, optimize, and structure existing accounting processes.
• Support system migrations, restructurings, and transition phases in accounting and finance.
• Maintain close communication with internal experts and clients' management teams.
• Handle assignments for mid-sized companies, corporations, and investment holding companies.

Kenntnisse

Strong IT understanding

Effective communication

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Ausbildung

Commercial training

Degree in business administration or finance

Tools

SAP

MS Business Central

DATEV

NetSuite

Lexware

Sage

Addison

Jobbeschreibung

• Manage ongoing financial accounting and prepare and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS
• Act as the direct point of contact for clients on-site or remotely and take responsibility for your area within the project
• Analyze, optimize, and structure existing accounting processes
• Support system migrations, restructurings, and transition phases in accounting and finance
• Maintain close communication with the internal expert team and clients' management teams
• Handle a variety of assignments for mid-sized companies, corporations, and investment holding companies

Requirements

• Completed commercial training and/or further qualification as a Financial Accountant or Senior Accountant with expertise in HGB/IFRS
• A degree in business administration, finance, or a related field is preferred
• Several years of accounting experience, preferably in larger finance departments
• Experience in tax advisory or management consulting firms
• Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems such as SAP, MS Business Central, DATEV, NetSuite, Lexware, Sage, and Addison
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation under HGB; knowledge of IFRS
• Class B driving license for assignments requiring on-site presence
• Proficient English for international projects
• Must-have: business-fluent German, both spoken and written
• Strong IT understanding
• Extensive hands-on experience with SAP R/3 and SAP S/4HANA

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, including the preparation of financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS. Proficient in ERP systems and accounting processes, with strong communication skills for client interaction and project management.

Hard Skills

• Financial Statement Preparation
• Accounting Process Optimization
• Tax Advisory Experience
• Management Consulting Experience
• Commercial Training
• Business Administration Degree
• Finance Degree
• Accounting Experience
• Hands-On SAP R/3 Experience
• Hands-On SAP S/4HANA Experience

Soft Skills

• Strong IT Understanding
• Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Financial Accountant Qualification
• Senior Accountant Qualification

Industry Keywords

• German GAAP
• IFRS
• Mid-Sized Companies
• Corporations
• Investment Holding Companies

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• MS Business Central
• DATEV
• NetSuite
• Lexware
• Sage
• Addison