Group Accountant - Berlin

Global Accounting Network; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Group Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring IFRS compliance, and driving process improvements. The successful candidate will collaborate with diverse stakeholders and contribute to impactful projects, providing a platform for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a Big 4 audit firm.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and group accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly financial statements.
• Oversee financial instrument and hedge accounting disclosures.
• Enhance financial consolidation software and reporting automation.

Skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Proactive Mindset

Education

University degree in Finance

University degree in Accounting

University degree in Controlling

Tools

SAP/ERP (S/4 HANA)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Global Accounting Network has partnered with a well-established Energy Business, as an exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Group Accountant to join this company's finance team. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects, including the preparation of financial statements, M&A accounting, and IFRS compliance. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring high-quality reporting and will have the opportunity to drive process improvements and automation within the financial consolidation framework. This position provides a platform for professional growth and the chance to collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Skills/experience required:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in a Big 4 audit firm, specializing in areas such as energy businesses, international large-scale companies, or financial instruments and hedge accounting under IFRS 9.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS, including business segments, consolidation, and group accounting.
• Strong understanding of business processes and controls, with the ability to analyze and optimize processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as SAP/ERP (S/4 HANA) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly motivated, independent, and proactive individual with strong analytical skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in both German and English is essential.

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Main responsibilities:

• Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly financial statements for the group, including notes and management reports, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Review and validate reporting data for accuracy and completeness, making necessary consolidation entries.
• Deliver high-quality reporting to shareholders and other stakeholders.
• Oversee financial instrument and hedge accounting disclosures.
• Manage reporting requests and requirements from internal teams and auditors.
• Handle the accounting of M&A projects within the consolidated financial statements.
• Develop and maintain corporate guidelines and ensure compliance with IFRS updates.
• Provide training and updates on group accounting policies to subsidiaries and internal units.
• Enhance and maintain financial consolidation software and reporting automation processes.
• Conduct training sessions on specialized topics related to group accounting.