Head of Accounting – German GAAP / HGB
A fast-growing international company is looking for a Head of Accounting to lead and manage Accounting and R2R processes, Tax and Reporting areas.
This is a key role to build and lead the accounting function in a fast-growth company and will be responsible for setting up and managing accounting processes including GL, AP, AR, Tax; delivering the audit with external consultants and partnering with senior stakeholders to define and deliver a roadmap of improvements. The Head of Accounting will be responsible for ensuring delivery of daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting tasks in accordance with HGB/IFRS and will manage group accounting and consolidation.
Your role:
Build and lead the accounting function for a German-headquartered Technology company
Lead and deliver Accounting according to HGB / German Gaap and IFRS
Set up and deliver Accounting processes including GL, AP, AR and Tax areas
Manage daily accounting as well as month end / Year end close activities
Deliver the Financial Audit, working with Steuerberater (Tax Accountants) and Auditors in German and English
Identify and manage a roadmap of improvements e.g. process improvement and automations
Deliver efficient, compliant and accurate accounting at local and group level
Your experience:
Senior Accounting Manager / Head of Accounting with 5+ years' experience
Prior Leadership or Accounting Management experience
Fluent German and English
Excellent knowledge of German GAAP HGB and IFRS
Experienced working in a fast-paced international Scale-up company
Strong knowledge of Tax requirements including VAT and complex international processes, e.g. intercompany
Location: Berlin, Germany
Type: Permanent role
A great opportunity for a Lead Accountant or Senior Accounting Manager with strong German GAAP / HGB knowledge to take the next step in a growing company and build on existing management experience and Accounting expertise!
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