Senior Inventory Accounting Manager (m/f/d)

Job Description

Our Inventory Accounting Team is part of ABOUT YOU Finance and is responsible for the accounting representation of all merchandise-related business transactions in accordance with HGB and IFRS – serving as the basis for internal and external reporting requirements. The team also manages inventory valuation, goods movements, and interfaces with financial accounting, continuously driving digitalization and process optimization in the area of inventory accounting.

As Senior Inventory Accounting Manager (m/f/d), you take on responsibility for key processes related to inventory valuation, warehouse accounting, and merchandise-related financial accounting. You ensure compliance with proper accounting standards, optimize existing processes, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

1. Responsibility for the balance sheet valuation and booking of inventory assets in accordance with HGB and IFRS
2. Monitoring and ensuring complete and correct inventory management as well as material expense bookings along the entire logistics chain
3. Analysis of inventory discrepancies and stock deviations, deriving and implementing appropriate measures for process optimization
4. Further development and automation of processes to scale merchandise management, especially within accounting systems
5. Creation of reports and dashboards for inventory monitoring as well as monitoring based on data analyses and SQL queries
6. Participation in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, especially regarding inventories and merchandise flows
7. Coordination and close collaboration with internal departments (especially Controlling, Logistics, and Procurement) as well as external auditors
8. Leading and participating in finance projects with a focus on inventory management, process digitalization, and efficiency enhancement

Requirements

1. Completed degree in business administration, accounting, finance, apprenticeship as a certified accountant, or a comparable qualification
2. Several years of professional experience in inventory accounting, accounting, or finance – ideally in e-commerce or retail
3. Solid knowledge of inventory accounting in accordance with HGB and IFRS as well as experience working with auditors
4. Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel
5. Technical understanding, experience with ERP systems, and strong knowledge in data analysis (e.g., with SQL or BI tools) to optimize inventory processes
6. Analytical thinking skills and enthusiasm for solving complex issues in the area of warehouse and inventory valuation
7. Independent, structured, and proactive working style as well as strong communication skills in English

Benefits

1. Flexible working hours
2. 40% discount on our online shop
3. Fresh fruits + drinks everywhere
4. Language courses (German & English)
5. Free sports courses & reduced price for gym membership
6. Mobility subsidy
7. Modern office in the city center of Hamburg
8. International working environment and English as company language
9. Agile work environment (MOVE) and cross-functional teams
10. Dog-friendly office

You are the core of ABOUT YOU

We take responsibility for creating an inclusive and exceptional environment where all genders, nationalities and ethnicities feel welcomed and accepted exactly as they are. We believe that a diverse workforce essentially contributes to the ABOUT YOU culture. In order to maintain talent and diversity, we emphasize the care for physical health, mental health and overall well-being. Our values and work ethics essentially contribute to our brand mission: empower acceptance and shape an inclusive, fair and circular fashion culture.

Because of our strong growth, new challenges and possibilities arise all along to further develop oneself and the company. Our team consists of people from different areas of expertise – fashion, marketing, business and tech – we are driven and united by our passion. We motivate and support each other, we share our know-how and we are open towards different opinions and new ideas.

We are looking forward to receiving your application – preferably via our online application portal! Thus, we can ensure a faster process and for you it is very easy to upload your application documents.