Financial Accountant (German Speaking)

Talent Shore; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency seeks a Financial Accountant (German Speaking) for a remote position in Cape Town. Key responsibilities include documenting financial data and preparing statements. Candidates should possess a degree in finance and be fluent in German and English. Competitive salary of R30,000 to R45,000 per month is offered, along with team-building activities and access to training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote working opportunity

Team-building activities

Access to training and development programs

Qualifications

• Completed commercial training or degree in relevant fields.
• Relevant professional experience in financial accounting preferred.
• Good knowledge of HGB (German Commercial Code) appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Document and analyze financial data.
• Prepare and present financial information.
• Independently post all business transactions.

Skills

German language skills (written and spoken)

Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel

Experience in financial accounting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Commercial training in financial accounting

Tools

Xero

Job description

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 in 2001, they have grown to over 200 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 R30 000 - R45,000 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.