Senior Accountant

Our client is hiring for a highly self-motivated Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team and play a mission-critical role in helping to shape and develop their Finance Function in Europe!

Their team, based in Germany, works internationally, pooling diverse skills to get things done effectively. They value teamwork and excellence.

Here is a little window into our client: It's a company which operates and manages a global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, our client delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

Their motto is “Be Humble, Stay Hungry!”

The successful candidate can be based ideally in Berlin. This position will work in a hybrid work model!

• Perform financial period close tasks and journal entries/accounting analysis
• Perform Balance Sheet analysis and reviews, including reconciliations of accounts (including review of the reconciliations done by the junior accountants)
• Perform local fiscal declaration
• Participate in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements
• Perform variance analysis of actual results vs. financial plans (budgets and forecasts)
• Preparing financial KPIs and reviewing for accuracy
• Prepare ad-hoc performance analysis and management reporting
• Assist in financial integration for new acquisitions
• Participate in Finance projects
• Supporting AR/AP/Month End
• Intercompany bookings
• Credit card reconciliations
• Incoming payments on bank
• Accounts Payable
  • Manages full AP process in alliance with subs
  • Follow ups with vendors and customers on non payments (German speaking)
  • Negotiates with vendors on contracts
  • Ensures we pay on time and that payment terms are aligned with contracts

• Qualified Financial Accountant with at least 3+ years post-qualification experience
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar related discipline is desirable
• Some knowledge and experience with Accounts Receivables as well
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency within Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerBI) and Netsuite
• A detail-oriented self-starter who thrives on the process and solving problems
• A genuinely curious mindset, capable of quickly learning new systems, and the desire to grow and develop over time
• A team player who loves a challenge and wants to eventually ‘own’ their area of the business
• Someone who is driven by life-long learning and continuous professional development
• Fluent in English and German, both written and verbal, is essential
• Must be legally authorized to work in Germany