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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in German accounting requirements, HGB, and IFRS, with a strong focus on year-end closing processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit support. Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics and Excel for financial analysis and account management.
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German Accounting RequirementsHGB ComplianceIFRS AdjustmentsBalance Sheet ReconciliationsMicrosoft Dynamics
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Hard Skills
Year-End Closing ProcessesGeneral Ledger AccountingAccount AnalysisFinancial AnalysisAudit Documentation PreparationDiscrepancy InvestigationExcel ProficiencyAccount ReconciliationFinancial Data ManagementAccount Clean-Up Activities
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaborationIndependence
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics
Industry Keywords
External Audit SupportInternational Organization ExperienceGerman Statutory AccountingFinancial ReportingAccount Balances Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the German year-end closing process and help ensure accounts are complete, accurate, and ready for audit
- Perform balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and follow outstanding items through to resolution
- Review and clear open or aged account balances and support account clean-up activities ahead of year-end close
- Prepare year-end closing documentation, account specifications, schedules, and supporting analysis
- Support the preparation and booking of IFRS adjustments as part of the Group reporting process
- Support HGB adjustments and German statutory year-end accounting requirements
- Prepare documentation and supporting evidence requested by external auditors and respond to accounting-related audit queries
- Work closely with the Finance team to identify missing information, unusual balances, incorrect postings, and other issues that could impact the year-end close
- Perform financial analysis and provide clear explanations of account movements and variances when required
- Work directly in Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring transactions, adjustments, reconciliations, and supporting information are correctly reflected in the system
- Support ad hoc accounting and controlling activities during the year-end period where additional capacity or analysis is required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Mid-level professional experience in accounting, controlling, or a similar finance role
- Solid hands-on experience with country-level accounting and year-end closing processes
- Good understanding of German accounting requirements and HGB
- Working knowledge of IFRS and experience supporting or preparing IFRS adjustments
- Strong experience with balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger accounting, account analysis, and clearing outstanding balances
- Previous experience supporting external audits and preparing audit documentation
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics is required
- Ability to independently investigate accounting discrepancies and take them through to resolution
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and account-level analysis
- Professional working proficiency in English
- German language skills are highly desirable
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced, international organization is a plus