IFRS Group Accountant

DEGIRO; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online brokerage platform is seeking a professional to manage group financial statements. Ideal candidates will have an academic background in accounting or finance, along with several years of experience in group accounting, particularly within financial institutions. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a good work-life balance in a modern office environment.

Benefits

30 days paid leave

Transport allowance

Gym membership

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in group accounting or audit, ideally in a financial institution.
• Very good written and spoken English; German is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize own activities and deal with conflict.

Responsibilities

• Act as contact person for disclosure of all financial statements.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally on finance-related projects.

Skills

Group accounting

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Academic degree in business administration, accounting, or finance

Tools

LucaNet

SAP S/4 HANA

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

flatexDEGIRO AG operates the leading and fastest growing online brokerage platform in Europe. Based on modern, in-house state-of-the-art technology, customers of the flatex and DEGIRO brands are offered a wide range of independent products with execution on top TIER 1 exchanges. The technological edge, high efficiency and strong economies of scale enable us to continuously improve our service offering for clients and to set leading standards in terms of product, price and platform quality.

With more than 3 million customer accounts and more than 63 million securities transactions processed in 2024, flatexDEGIRO is the largest retail online broker in Europe. In times of bank consolidation, growing digitalization and the immanent need of millions of Europeans to take their financial future into their own hands, flatexDEGIRO is ideally positioned for further profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Act as contact person for the disclosure of all financial statements of the Group companies, including individual IFRS topics
• Participate in the documentation and design of internal processes in connection with Group-wide accounting
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements at group level, including consolidation on IFRS
• Contribute to the design, maintenance, and further development of Group accounting policies according to IFRS and HGB
• Prepare subsections of the notes and financial data in financial publications
• Implement and determine IFRS adjustments (including accounting instructions)
• Complete project-related tasks
• Ensure statutory disclosure of the annual financial statements of the Group companies
• Collaborate cross-departmentally in the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA and other finance-related projects

Qualifications

• Academic degree with a focus on business administration, accounting and finance, or comparable completed training
• Several years of professional experience in group accounting or audit, ideally within a bank or financial institution
• Knowledge of common consolidation software (e.g. LucaNet or Group Reporting from SAP S/4 Hana)
• Deep knowledge of IFRS, especially IFRS 9 and 18; HGB is a plus
• Confident handling of MS Office and IT systems (Jira, Confluence, Office, etc.)
• Very good written and spoken English; German is a plus
• High integrity and reliability
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and written expression
• Careful and independent work with recognition of priorities
• Ability to prioritize own activities
• Ability to deal with conflict

What we offer you

• Promise of a good work-life balance
• 30 days paid leave
• An enthusiastic and fun team to work with
• Personal and professional development with access to relevant courses
• Transport allowance or related benefits like a leased electric bike
• Pension plan
• A challenging job in an international and fast-growing company
• A competitive salary
• A lot of freedom in executing your role and a chance to shape your own career
• The opportunity to participate in a new, enthusiastic team of likeminded professionals

To make your life easier

• Flexible working: you don’t have to work in our office every day, but we encourage it for team spirit and fun!
• Enjoy fruit, good coffee, drinks & snacks, and great sandwiches for lunch every day
• Work in our beautiful and modern office located in the iconic Rembrandt tower, conveniently next to Amstel Station
• For comfortable work@home, we offer a €35 internet allowance, a company laptop, and options such as a chair, screen, and headphones
• Gym membership options to help you stay in shape