Chief Accountant

Job Description Job description:

As Chief Accountantyou will play a key role in ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of our German operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Reporting & Closing Activities

• Preparation and ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS
• Internal and external financial reporting
• Support in the preparation of consolidation packages

Accounting

• Overall responsibility for the accurate and timely execution of operational accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, inventory accounting and general ledger accounting
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, accounting standards, internal policies and procedures

Operational Accounting Activities

• Preparation and posting of closing entries, provisions, accruals, revenue recognition entries and tax-related postings
• Monitoring of credit limits and oversight of payment transactions

Audit & Compliance

• Cooperation with external auditors, tax auditors, tax advisors and relevant authorities
• Ensuring that financial processes and documentation meet statutory and internal compliance requirements

Management Collaboration

• Acting as a key interface between internal and external stakeholders
• Close cooperation with Headquarters, the Managing Director and local management
• Active coordination and management of finance-related topics across the organisation

Coaching & Team Development

• Coaching and supporting team members on specific accounting topics
• Contributing to the continuous development of the accounting function
• Promoting the exchange and implementation of best practices

Process Optimisation

• Managing and driving process improvement and digitalisation initiatives
• Continuously reviewing and further developing accounting processes and workflows

We offer:

• Exciting cross-functional development opportunities within a leading, established generic pharmaceutical company
• Products manufactured to EU quality standards
• A strategic and innovative product portfolio
• Diverse career opportunities in a future-oriented and growing industry
• A friendly, collaborative and team-oriented working environment
• A comprehensive induction and onboarding programme
• Various health initiatives and company events
• A strong commitment to social responsibility and sustainability

Qualifications:

Your Profile:

Ideally, you bring:

• A successfully completed university degree with a focus on Accounting or Finance, or completed vocational training with an additional qualification as a Certified Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter IHK), or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable position within an international company
• Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the German Commercial Code (HGB)
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with SAP R/3 (FI/CO/AA); experience with SAP S/4HANA would be an advantage
• Business-fluent in English, German language nice to have
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of numerical proficiency
• A precise, conscientious and reliable working style
• A proactive, solution-oriented and service-minded approach
• Strong communication skills, flexibility and a collaborative mindset
• Motivation and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges in a successful German company operating within an international group environment
• Current residence within the European Union is a mandatory requirement. Candidates residing outside the EU will not be considered.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

We offer:

• Exciting cross-functional development opportunities within a leading, established generic pharmaceutical company
• Products manufactured to EU quality standards
• A strategic and innovative product portfolio
• Diverse career opportunities in a future-oriented and growing industry
• A friendly, collaborative and team-oriented working environment
• A comprehensive induction and onboarding programme
• Various health initiatives and company events
• A strong commitment to social responsibility and sustainability

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : € 90000

Salary Max : € 100000

Currency Type : EUR