Statutory Accounting Expert (German or English Speaking)
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Join a dynamic international finance team and play a key role in ensuring high-quality financial reporting, compliance, and continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare statutory financial statements and reporting packages while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Maintain statutory accounting records and perform local GAAP adjustments as required.
- Support internal and external audits, acting as a key contact for assigned audit topics.
- Assist with tax calculations, tax reporting activities, and audit requests.
- Monitor regulatory, accounting, and tax changes impacting financial processes.
- Execute month-end closing activities in line with Group reporting deadlines.
- Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables.
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data.
- Collaborate closely with Finance Operations teams to support a smooth and timely close process.
- Contribute to process optimization by enhancing controls, documentation, automation, and standardization initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to IFRS, internal policies, and local statutory requirements.
Requirements
Requirements:
- 4-10 years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, or a related finance function, preferably within an international or shared service environment.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, local GAAP regulations, and IFRS standards.
- Proven experience in statutory reporting, audits, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
- Knowledge of taxation processes and financial compliance requirements.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, with advanced Excel knowledge.
- Confident English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Fluency in German is an advantage
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage priorities effectively.
- Proactive, quality-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package with a wide range of employee benefits
- hybrid way of working, up to 4 home office days / week
- Opportunity to work in an international business environment
- Collaborative and supportive team culture