This role partners with Shared Service Centers and local finance teams to deliver high-quality financial outcomes while driving process improvements. Success means combining technical expertise with agility and collaboration, embedding our Future Ready behaviors-tech fluency, continuous improvement, and cross-border teamwork-alongside our values of Ambition, Integrity, Partnership, and Accountability.
Accountant Lead - DACH ensures accurate and timely monthly reporting for the DACH region, maintaining a strong internal control environment and supporting statutory compliance. This role partners with Shared Service Centers and local finance teams to deliver high-quality financial outcomes while driving process improvements. Success means combining technical expertise with agility and collaboration, embedding our Future Ready behaviors-tech fluency, continuous improvement, and cross-border teamwork-alongside our values of Ambition, Integrity, Partnership, and Accountability.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting
- Execute accurate and timely month-end close for the European region.
- Prepare and review local Balance Sheet reconciliations and reviews.
- Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and statutory requirements.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with Shared Service Centers to ensure all local journal entries are completed.
- Serve as a point of contact for external auditors during audits.
- Support local finance teams across multiple countries to meet regional requirements.
Process & Control Enhancement
- Maintain a strong internal control environment across all accounting activities.
- Identify and implement best practices in reporting, reconciliations, and controls.
- Contribute to finance process improvements and digital enablement initiatives.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- Qualified accountant (or studying towards) (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
- Proven experience in regional or multi-country accounting roles.
- Experience with MS Office Suite (strong Excel skills), PowerBI a plus.
- Strong German & English proficiency (written and verbal).
- Ability to manage audits and maintain robust internal controls.
Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience
- Experience with ERP systems and finance transformation projects.
- Exposure to multinational finance environments.
- Familiarity with internal control frameworks and compliance processes.
Education & Qualifications
- Qualified Professional accounting qualification (or studying towards) (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely and accurate month-end close for the European region.
- Compliance with statutory and tax requirements.
- Zero material audit findings.
- Successful implementation of process improvements.
Career Path & Development
Opportunity to progress into senior regional accounting roles or specialize in finance transformation and systems optimization. Exposure to cross-border projects and global finance initiatives.
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Als Arbeitgeber im DACH-Raum bieten wir eine inklusive und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung, in der Vielfalt gefeiert wird. Unsere Mitarbeiter profitieren von flexiblen Arbeitszeiten, umfassenden Gesundheitsleistungen und zahlreichen Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung. Wir fördern eine Kultur der Zusammenarbeit, Innovation und Verantwortung, die es Ihnen ermöglicht, in Ihrer Karriere zu wachsen und an spannenden grenzüberschreitenden Projekten teilzunehmen.
