Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d)

• Prepare and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements in accordance with HGB (German GAAP) and IFRS/US GAAP.

•  Oversee the general ledger, perform complex account reconciliations, manage accruals, deferrals, and maintain fixed asset accounting (Anlagenbuchhaltung).

• Prepare local tax filings, including monthly/quarterly VAT returns (Umsatzsteuervoranmeldungen), and handle European reporting requirements like Intrastat and EC Sales Lists (Zusammenfassende Meldung).  

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax authorities (Finanzamt), and company operational audits (Betriebsprüfungen).  

• Continuously analyze, automate, and digitalize accounting workflows and internal control systems (ICS).

• Reconcile intercompany balances, support group consolidation, and deliver financial data package reports to headquarters.

• Dual-GAAP & Tax Expertise: Deep understanding of German HGB (commercial law) and IFRS/US-GAAP, paired with the ability to handle complex local tax filings (VAT, corporate tax) independently.

• System & Process Ownership: High proficiency in major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, DATEV) and a proactive mindset for automating accounting workflows and ensuring GoBD compliance.

• Audit-Ready Documentation: Strong capability to prepare clean, structured financial data and confidently act as the primary interface for external auditors and the German tax office (Finanzamt).

• Benefit from a generous allocation of 30 days of annual paid leave, significantly exceeding the statutory minimum requirements.

• Access versatile transportation options, including a subsidized Deutschland-Ticket (Job-Ticket) for public transit or a Job-Bike leasing arrangement.

• Enjoy daily meal support through lunch vouchers or access to our subsidized on-site dining facilities.

• Secure your future with our company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge), featuring competitive employer matching contributions.

• Full compliance and support for statutory maternity protection (Mutterschutz) to safeguard health and wellbeing.

• Flexible arrangements for parental leave (Elternzeit) to ensure a healthy work-life balance for growing families.

• A university degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting, AND/OR a certified German accountant degree (Geprüfter Bilanzbuchhalter / IHK).
• 5+ years of progressive professional experience in financial accounting, ideally within an international corporate environment or a "Big 4" / reputable auditing firm.
•  Profound, up-to-date knowledge of the German Commercial Code (HGB) and German tax law. Strong working proficiency in IFRS or US GAAP is required.
• Deep hands-on experience with modern ERP systems—ideally SAP FI, Oracle, or DATEV (highly common for local compliance). Excellent command of MS Excel.  
• Professional fluency in both German and English is non-negotiable (German is essential for reading local tax codes and dealing with the Finanzamt; English is needed for group reporting).

• Strong analytical mindset, structural problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative team player who can communicate complex data to non-financial teams.  

Ready to take the next step in your career? Please submit your CV, cover letter and other supporting documents.