About the role

  • Accountant for HGB/IFRS handling financial accounting and reporting in Cologne for a global client. Collaborating with auditors and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS, and preparation of consolidated reporting under IFRS
  • Maintenance of records required for tax purposes
  • Participation in balance sheet strategy, taking commercial and tax law requirements into account
  • Support in preparing the annual corporate (management) report
  • Collaboration with and technical support for the sub-ledger
  • Point of contact for auditors, tax auditors and tax advisors

Requirements

  • Completed commercial or tax specialist vocational training (possibly with further qualifications), or a degree with a focus on finance and accounting
  • Relevant professional experience in (general) accounting or ideally in a comparable position
  • Good knowledge of accounting under HGB (IFRS desirable)
  • Good English skills (minimum B1 level)
  • Experience with SAP is an advantage but not a requirement
  • Excellent analytical skills, initiative and conscientiousness
  • High degree of personal responsibility and entrepreneurial thinking
  • Strong team orientation and communication skills

Benefits

  • Permanent position (39 hours/week) with 29 days' vacation, flexible working hours and up to 80% remote work per week
  • Varied role with responsible and challenging tasks
  • Informal and open working environment, with thorough onboarding and ongoing support
  • Company parking, good public transport connections, employer-funded company pension scheme, health management, company events
  • Attractive employee discounts (e.g., on holiday travel, cars and more)

Job title

Accountant HGB, IFRS

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

€60,000 - €75,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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