Financial Accountant (German Speaking)

Talent Shore; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Financial Accountant fluent in German for a remote position in Cape Town. The role requires documenting and analyzing financial data, preparing financial information, and independently processing business transactions. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in financial accounting and be proficient in MS Office. This position offers flexibility, a competitive salary of up to R45,000, and remote working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote working opportunity

Team building activities

Access to training programs

Qualifications

• Completed commercial training with relevant qualifications in financial accounting or a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in financial accounting or similar areas preferred.
• Good knowledge of accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Document and analyze financial data.
• Prepare and present relevant financial information.
• Independently post all business transactions.
• Handle invoicing and sales tax returns.
• Prepare payment runs.
• Maintain master data and account records.
• Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
• Serve as a contact person for stakeholders.
• Support weekly cash flow updates.
• Participate in projects.

Skills

German language skills (written and spoken)

Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel)

Knowledge of HGB

Independent work ethic

Excellent organizational skills

Business fluent English

Education

Commercial training in financial accounting or degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

Xero

Job description

Title: Financial Accountant (German Speaking)

Location: Remote in Cape Town

Working Hours: 8am-5pm

Daylight Savings: 9am-6pm

About Our Client

Our client is a leading choice for filling specialist and management positions in the construction, finance, and real estate industries.

Founded in London, they have grown to over employees across 9 locations in Europe and the USA, with approximately 80 employees in Germany.

Their head office is in Berlin, and they have additional offices in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart.

Responsibilities

• Document and analyze financial data.
• Prepare and present relevant financial information.
• Independently post all business transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, assets, bank transactions, credit card transactions, travel expenses in DATEV (CDG and CTS).
• Handle invoicing, dining, and advance sales tax returns.
• Prepare and review payment runs.
• Maintain master data and account records.
• Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB, in collaboration with the external tax office and UK colleagues.
• Serve as a contact person for employees, customers, suppliers, auditors, and authorities.
• Support weekly cash flow updates.
• Participate in projects and provide information to other departments.

Requirements

Completed commercial training with relevant qualifications in financial accounting or a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

Relevant professional experience in financial accounting or similar areas preferred.

Good knowledge of HGB - would be nice (German Commercial Code).

Proficient in common MS Office applications, especially Excel, and accounting software (Xero).

German language skills: ideally both written and spoken. (required)

Good business fluent proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

High degree of loyalty, teamwork, and sense of responsibility.

Independent, committed, and self-reliant work ethic.

Excellent organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to R45, per month.
• Remote working opportunity in Cape Town.
• Operate in the German time zone with flexibility for daylight savings.
• Full support team based in Cape Town.
• Regular team-building activities, including spa days.
• Access to training and development programs.