Senior Accountant, German Speaking

• Manage plant-level accounting independently


• Oversee monthly and annual financial closures under German GAAP (HGB)


• Support group reporting packages and handle cross-border financial tasks under IFRS


• Provide functional leadership to two operational accountants


• Lead intercompany reconciliations and manage fixed asset accounting


• Take an active role in the rollout and optimization of our ERP system (Infor LN)


• Serve as key contact for external auditors and tax advisors

Requirements

• Fluent German (C1)


• Strong English (C1)


• Multiple years of hands‑on experience in financial accounting


• Solid expertise in preparing HGB financial statements


• Experience with IFRS reporting in group structures


• Degree in Business Administration or Finance, focus on Accounting


• Commercial qualification with certified balance sheet accountant diploma (Bilanzbuchhalter m/w/d)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing plant-level accounting, overseeing financial closures under German GAAP, and supporting IFRS group reporting. Proficient in leading operational accountants and optimizing ERP systems while ensuring compliance with external audit requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fluent German (C1)


• Strong English (C1)


• HGB Financial Statements Preparation


• IFRS Reporting Experience


• Certified Balance Sheet Accountant Diploma

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Accounting


• Intercompany Reconciliations


• Fixed Asset Accounting


• Group Reporting Packages


• ERP System Optimization

Soft Skills

• Functional Leadership


• Communication with External Auditors

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Balance Sheet Accountant Diploma (Bilanzbuchhalter m/w/d)

Industry Keywords

• German GAAP (HGB)


• IFRS


• Financial Closures


• Cross-Border Financial Tasks

Tools & Technologies

• Infor LN