Financial Accountant – Interim Accounting

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. Manage ongoing financial accounting and prepare and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeCologne • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €65,000 - €80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, including the preparation of financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS. Proficient in optimizing accounting processes and managing client relationships in diverse financial environments.

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Financial AccountingHGB ComplianceIFRS KnowledgeERP Systems ProficiencyFluent English and German

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAccounting Process OptimizationTax Advisory ExperienceManagement Consulting ExperienceAccounting Experience

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementStrong IT Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPMS Business CentralDATEVNetSuiteLexwareSageAddisonSAP R/3SAP S/4HANA

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Financial Accountant

Industry Keywords

German GAAPFinance DepartmentsMid-Sized CompaniesCorporationsInvestment Companies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage ongoing financial accounting and prepare and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS
Serve as the direct point of contact for clients on-site or remotely
Take responsibility for your assigned area within the project
Analyze, optimize, and structure existing accounting processes
Support system migrations, restructurings, and transition phases in accounting and finance
Work closely with the internal expert team and clients’ managing directors
Work on a variety of assignments with mid-sized companies, corporations, and investment companies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial training and/or further training as a Financial Accountant or Certified Financial Accountant under HGB/IFRS
A degree in business administration, economics, or a related field is desirable
Several years of accounting experience, preferably in larger finance departments
Experience in tax advisory or management consulting firms
Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems such as SAP, MS Business Central, DATEV, NetSuite, Lexware, Sage, and Addison
Proven ability to prepare financial statements in accordance with HGB; knowledge of IFRS
Class B driver’s license for assignments requiring on-site presence
Fluent English for international projects
Business-fluent German, both written and spoken
Strong IT skills
Extensive experience with SAP R/3 and SAP S/4HANA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based compensation
Bonus opportunity
Permanent employment with us—you will be directly employed while taking on exciting assignments as an interim expert, with all the benefits of permanent employment
30 days of vacation
Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work remotely