- Build an internal accounting function and transition away from the current external service providers
- Take responsibility for complex accounting transactions, including provisions, accruals and deferrals, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and foreign currencies
- Independently prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB), including sophisticated account reconciliations
- Ensure accurate balance sheet and income statement data in close professional coordination with tax advisors and auditors
- Analyze and resolve complex accounting and valuation issues, and prepare tax-relevant data, including VAT returns, corporate income tax, and trade tax
- Support tax audits and provide expert advice to internal stakeholders on accounting and tax matters
- Independently develop accounting concepts and standards and implement them across the company
- Analyze, develop, and continuously improve existing business processes, including structured reporting on KPIs and process efficiency
- Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments; coordinate cross-departmental teams and temporary project assignments as required
- Support the leadership team in further developing the accounting strategy and contribute to short- and long-term company objectives
Requirements
- Completed commercial training or a degree in economics, business administration, or a comparable qualification with a focus on accounting or finance
- Several years of professional experience in accounting (at least 5–7 years)
- Proficiency in standard MS Office applications, particularly Excel
- General affinity for IT and willingness to drive digital development
- SAP experience is an advantage
- Analytical and structured approach, with strong numerical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Initiative, a strong sense of responsibility, and a reliable, meticulous working style
- Fluent German and very good English skills
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in complex accounting transactions, financial statement preparation in accordance with German GAAP, and the development of accounting concepts. Proficient in cross-departmental collaboration and process improvement to support strategic objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- German GAAP (HGB) Compliance
- Complex Accounting Transactions
- Financial Statement Preparation
- SAP Experience
- Fluent German and Very Good English Skills
Hard Skills
- Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Tax Preparation
- KPI Reporting
- Provisions
- Accruals
- Deferrals
- Intercompany Transactions
- Fixed Assets
Soft Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Initiative
- Strong Sense of Responsibility
- Meticulous Working Style
Industry Keywords
- Commercial Training
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Tax Audits
Tools & Technologies
- MS Office
- Excel
- SAP
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Senior Lead Accountant – IT Infrastructure in Berlin Arbeitgeber: Jobtailor
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