Senior Manager - Accounting

Trade Republic; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trade Republic Bank GmbH is seeking an experienced accounting leader to build and run a robust accounting operations function for an insurance-facing entity. You will deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements while ensuring reliable daily finance operations.

You will collaborate with group and central accounting teams, implement scalable processes, and guide your team through IFRS technical questions with a hands-on, detailed approach.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience with monthly closings and operational accounting duties.
• IFRS accounting rules expertise to guide the team through technical questions.
• Strong communication to articulate plans and outcomes to senior management.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with attention to detail to structure processes efficiently.
• Experience in financial services, banking, fintech, or insurance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build a well-structured accounting operations organization for the insurance company.
• Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reliable daily finance operations.
• Collaborate with group accounting and central accounting operations teams.
• Design and improve processes to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Team leadership

IFRS knowledge

Strong communicator

Monthly closings

Financial services/fintech

Job description

Please note that this position is based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein - relocation support is provided if required.

THE BEST WORK OF YOUR CAREER

Trade Republic is the largest savings platform in Europe - we operate in 18 countries, serving +10 million customers who trusted us with over 150B in assets. But we’re striving for more.

We have a bold mission to empower everyone to build wealth with easy, safe, and free access to financial systems. You will have the opportunity to grow your career by collaborating with a team of outstanding talents and state of the art technology to build a lasting, positive future for millions.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Build a well set-up accounting operations organisation for the insurance company
• Deliver high-quality and timely monthly/ quarterly/ annual financial statements as well as reliable and accurate daily finance operations
• Closely work with the group accounting function and the central accounting operations team
• Conceptualize, implement and improve operational processes with high attention to detail to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Report directly to senior management and shape the strategy of the company

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• At least 7 years experience, including some in a team-leading accounting role with direct responsibility for monthly closings and other operational accounting activities
• Self-driven personality with a “hands-on” approach and high attention to detail - you are able to quickly understand new challenges and structure processes to help your team tackle them efficiently
• Proficient knowledge of general accounting and IFRS accounting rules - if someone from your team comes to you with a difficult technical question, you will be able to efficiently guide them into the right direction
• You are a strong communicator and vocal about your plans as well as the results of your team. If blockers arise, you will address them directly and make sure your team is getting all the support it needs
• Experience in financial services/ banking sectors or a fintech startup. Experience in Insurance is a plus.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY NOW

Our culture rewards ownership, excellence, and high energy. We care deeply about outcomes and hold each other accountable - we’re here to win and fix one of the largest challenges Europeans face - closing the pension gap and democratising wealth. If this gets you fired up, reach out!

We believe it’s our team’s varied identities and backgrounds that make us sharper and stronger. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunity to thrive in their careers. For any questions on DEI during the interview process, reach out to your recruitment partner.