Head of Accounting

SystemsAccountants Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 9,564,000 - 14,878,000; Full time

Job summary

SystemsAccountants Inc. is seeking a Head of Accounting to lead and manage the accounting function, including R2R, Tax and Reporting, for a fast-growth technology company headquartered in Germany.

The role requires delivering monthly, quarterly, and yearly close in accordance with HGB and IFRS while coordinating with external auditors. The successful candidate will build the accounting function, set up robust processes across GL, AP, AR and Tax, and lead a high-impact finance team in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior accounting/Head of Accounting roles.
• Leadership or accounting management experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the accounting function for a German-headquartered technology company.
• Lead accounting according to HGB/German GAAP and IFRS.
• Set up and deliver accounting processes including GL, AP, AR and Tax.

Skills

Leadership

German language

English language

German GAAP HGB

IFRS knowledge

Tax knowledge (VAT, intercompany)

Job description

Head of Accounting - German GAAP / HGB

A fast-growing international company is looking for a Head of Accounting to lead and manage Accounting and R2R processes, Tax and Reporting areas.

This is a key role to build and lead the accounting function in a fast-growth company and will be responsible for setting up and managing accounting processes including GL, AP, AR, Tax; delivering the audit with external consultants and partnering with senior stakeholders to define and deliver a roadmap of improvements.The Head of Accounting will be responsible for ensuring delivery of daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting tasks in accordance with HGB/IFRS and will manage group accounting and consolidation.

Your role:

• Build and lead the accounting function for a German-headquartered Technology company
• Lead and deliver Accounting according to HGB / German Gaap and IFRS
• Set up and deliver Accounting processes including GL, AP, AR and Tax areas
• Manage daily accounting as well as month end / Year end close activities
• Deliver the Financial Audit, working with Steuerberater (Tax Accountants) and Auditors in German and English
• Identify and manage a roadmap of improvements e.g. process improvement and automations
• Deliver efficient, compliant and accurate accounting at local and group level

Your experience:

• Senior Accounting Manager / Head of Accounting with 5+ years' experience
• Prior Leadership or Accounting Management experience
• Fluent German and English
• Excellent knowledge of German GAAP HGB and IFRS
• Experienced working in a fast-paced international Scale-up company
• Strong knowledge of Tax requirements including VAT and complex international processes, e.g. intercompany

Location: Berlin, Germany

Type: Permanent role

A great opportunity for a Lead Accountant or Senior Accounting Manager with strong German GAAP / HGB knowledge to take the next step in a growing company and build on existing management experience and Accounting expertise!