About the role

  • Head of Accounting leading a team in financial accounting. Overseeing HGB and IFRS compliance for a global service provider in Köln.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Accounting department (10 FTE)
  • Functional and disciplinary leadership of the accounting team (general ledger and sub-ledger)
  • Define and ensure compliance with accounting standards
  • Prepare and support the harmonization and further development of monthly and quarterly financial statements under HGB and IFRS, including balance sheet, profit & loss and cash flow statements
  • Responsible for the timely preparation of annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS
  • Close collaboration with other departments
  • Develop and optimize relevant accounting systems and processes
  • Main contact for auditors and tax advisors

Requirements

  • Degree in Business Administration / Finance or a comparable qualification including further training with a focus on accounting
  • Solid knowledge and practical experience in financial statement preparation under HGB and IFRS and several years of professional experience in accounting
  • Experience in leading and developing employees
  • Confident English skills (minimum B2) written and spoken
  • Interest in and/or experience with process optimization and change management
  • High level of responsibility, strong conceptual skills and service orientation
  • Ideally experience with SAP R/3 and/or SAP S/4HANA

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time position, 40 hours/week with 30 days annual leave
  • Flexible working hours and 2 days home office per week
  • Varied and responsible duties with significant responsibility
  • Comprehensive onboarding, continuous support and development opportunities
  • Company parking and good public transport connections
  • Employer-funded company pension scheme
  • Corporate health management
  • Company events
  • Attractive employee discounts, e.g. on holiday travel, cars and more

Job title

Head of Accounting HGB, IFRS

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

€75,000 - €95,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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