Hybrid Head of Accounting & Tax

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Senior Group Accountant at ProLogistik overseeing group consolidations and accounting processes. Ensuring data quality and efficiency in corporate finance management in Dortmund.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB)
  • Preparation of the complete consolidated report, including notes and management report
  • Administration and further development of LucaNet as the reporting and consolidation system
  • Ensuring correct consolidation
  • Optimizing processes, standards and policies within Group Accounting
  • Supporting subsidiaries on accounting and consolidation matters
  • Central point of contact for the external auditor
  • Participation in post‑merger integration (PMI) and support for M&A transactions
  • Preparation and development of accounting guidelines and group‑wide policies
  • Ensuring a smooth month‑end close, including quality assurance of reported data

Requirements

  • Extensive LucaNet expertise (consolidation & system administration)
  • Several years of experience in group accounting at an international company or in external audit
  • Very good knowledge of accounting under German GAAP (HGB)
  • Proven experience in optimizing consolidation and closing processes
  • High degree of independence, self‑initiative and a structured way of working
  • Experienced in working with external auditors
  • Experience with M&A processes and integration of newly acquired group entities
  • Confident user of MS Office (especially Excel)
  • Excellent German and good English skills
  • At least 5–10 years of professional experience
  • Successfully completed degree in business, accounting, finance or a related field
  • Additional qualifications in group accounting, consolidation or financial reporting (e.g., Bilanzbuchhalter / certified accountant) are an advantage
  • Strong analytical skills and a high affinity for numbers
  • Strong communicator and confident in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
  • Hands‑on mentality and strong sense of responsibility
  • Ability to present complex matters clearly

Benefits

  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Flexible working time models
  • Trust‑based working hours and flexitime account
  • Competitive salary with tax‑free benefits and optional childcare subsidy
  • Capital‑forming benefits & company pension scheme with 20% employer contribution
  • Bicycle & e‑bike leasing (up to €10,000)
  • Corporate benefits with discounts from many brands and manufacturers
  • Health prevention: health days, ergonomic equipment and workplace screen glasses included
  • Free snacks, fruit and vegetables as well as hot and cold drinks
  • Top equipment: work laptop, monitors, headset, height‑adjustable desk
  • Modern offices with free parking
  • Informal "Du" culture & flat hierarchies
  • Comprehensive onboarding with a buddy
  • Internal & external training, seminars and courses
  • Team & company events: from beer tastings and Children Days to barbecue parties and Secret Santa events

Job title

Head of Accounting & Tax

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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