Purpose of the Position
The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely execution of financial accounting, controlling activities, and financial reporting. The role ensures compliance with legal, tax-related, and group-specific requirements, supports business management through meaningful analyses and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting
Responsible for the accurate and timely execution of day-to-day financial accounting activities.
Record and post all business transactions in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable accounts.
Execute and monitor payment transactions.
Reconcile payroll-related accounts.
Manage fixed asset accounting, including inventory and capital expenditure controlling.
Monitor and reconcile intercompany and clearing accounts.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate compliance requirements.
Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial Statements
Independently prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB.
Support IFRS group reporting and consolidation processes.
Perform account reconciliations and plausibility reviews.
Prepare provisions, accruals, and valuation-related accounting entries.
Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and valuation policies.
Controlling
Prepare monthly reporting packages, including budget-to-actual analyses.
Conduct variance analyses and develop recommendations for corrective actions.
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term financial planning processes.
Analyze revenue, profitability, cost, and margin developments.
Monitor cost centers, cost elements, and cost objects.
Prepare business cases, investment appraisals, and profitability analyses.
Perform liquidity and cash flow analyses.
Develop and monitor relevant performance indicators (KPIs).
Support management in strategic and operational decision-making processes.
Reporting
Prepare regular financial and management reports.
Ensure meaningful reporting to management and shareholders.
Conduct ad hoc analyses and special evaluations.
Support company valuations, investment decisions, and strategic projects.
Tax and Compliance
Manage VAT returns and other tax-related filings.
Support corporate income tax, trade tax, and annual tax return processes.
Cooperate with external tax advisors and tax authorities.
Ensure compliance with applicable tax and legal regulations.
Participate in internal and external audits.
Process and Systems Management
Optimize and standardize finance and controlling processes.
Further develop the Internal Control System (ICS).
Manage and improve ERP systems and financial interfaces.
Ensure high data quality within the finance function.
Support digitalization and automation initiatives.
Implement and enhance reporting and controlling tools.
Qualifications
Professional Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a comparable qualification; alternatively, a commercial qualification supplemented by relevant professional training.
Several years of professional experience in financial accounting, controlling, or finance.
Strong knowledge of HGB, IFRS, and tax regulations.
Proven experience in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Advanced expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, and data analysis.
Experience with reporting and consolidation systems is an advantage.
Personal Competencies
Strong analytical and business-oriented mindset.
High affinity for numbers and problem-solving.
Structured and self-driven way of working.
High level of reliability and integrity.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Team-oriented
Hands-on mentality combined with a strong focus on results.
Key Accountabilities
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with all legal, tax, and internal requirements.
Provide decision-relevant financial information to management and shareholders.
Maintain high standards of data quality and process excellence.
Support sustainable and profitable business growth.
Reporting Line
Direct Reporting Line: Finance Director, Head of Finance
Functional Cooperation With:
Executive Management
Group Finance
External Auditors
Tax Advisors
Department Heads
Shareholders (where applicable)
