DE - Senior Accountant (German Market)

2 months, 4 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Finance and Accounting
Jobandtalent

Jobandtalent

Jobandtalent is a world-leading job marketplace that connects workers with companies through its innovative app. With a focus on workforce optimization, the platform offers thousands of flexible jobs and cutting-edge technology to streamline the hiring...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 2009
$1300M raised

Description

  • Manage end-to-end month-end and year-end closing processes with accuracy and timely delivery.
  • Prepare and review financial reports in NetSuite.
  • Perform intercompany balance reconciliations and monthly reconciliation activities.
  • Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns in compliance with German regulations.
  • Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB).
  • Prepare corporate income tax returns.
  • Review bookkeeping completed by junior team members and ensure quality, consistency, and compliance.
  • Lead and coach junior accounting team members on day-to-day accounting matters.
  • Maintain control processes for monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles.
  • Support external audits and tax inspections by preparing documentation and responding to queries.
  • Serve as the local accounting counterpart to the Global Accounting team on German accounting matters.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a senior accounting role, ideally in an international, complex, or fast-growing company.
  • Strong knowledge of German accounting standards, HGB, VAT, and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Experience preparing annual financial statements and corporate income tax returns.
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
  • Experience reviewing accounting work and guiding junior colleagues.
  • Ability to work both operationally and strategically, from detailed reconciliations to advising on accounting implications.
  • High attention to detail and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and confidence collaborating with local management and global finance teams.
  • Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Fluency in German and English.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work from anywhere, with no relocation to Germany required.
  • Competitive pay.
  • Meaningful benefits.
  • Opportunity to shape work at scale for millions of people.
  • A high-ownership, collaborative international work environment.
  • Equal opportunity employment and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

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