Senior Manager Group Accounting (f/m/x)

• Analysis of complex group accounting topics and development of suitable solution concepts
• Advisory support for group entities on accounting matters and financial reporting, with a focus on technical implementation
• Contribution to the development of group-wide accounting guidelines (Group Accounting Manual)
• Analysis of financial statements under international accounting standards as well as consolidated financial statements, deriving measures to further harmonise accounting across the group
• Monitoring of relevant changes in accounting standards and support in the development and implementation of corresponding concepts
• Acting as a key interface for various departments regarding group accounting topics
• Driving innovation processes and the continuous development of financial closing procedures
• Supporting the preparation of consolidated financial statements, especially the notes, and serving as a contact person for auditors

TASKS WITH IMPACT

• Analysis of complex group accounting topics and development of suitable solution concepts
• Advisory support for group entities on accounting matters and financial reporting, with a focus on technical implementation
• Contribution to the development of group-wide accounting guidelines (Group Accounting Manual)
• Analysis of financial statements under international accounting standards as well as consolidated financial statements, deriving measures to further harmonise accounting across the group
• Monitoring of relevant changes in accounting standards and support in the development and implementation of corresponding concepts
• Acting as a key interface for various departments regarding group accounting topics
• Driving innovation processes and the continuous development of financial closing procedures
• Supporting the preparation of consolidated financial statements, especially the notes, and serving as a contact person for auditors

Your Skills

We take a competency-based and fair approach to recruiting, that´s why we look beyond your experience to understand how you create impact, grow through change, and collaborate for success.

Alongside these competencies, we’re looking for the following skills:

• Degree in business administration with a focus on accounting or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
• Ideally several years of relevant professional experience in "IFRS" accounting and financial reporting
• Strong affinity for information technology, especially in working with spreadsheet tools
• Very good knowledge of SAP in the finance environment
• Confident and effective communication skills in both German and English
• Structured, resilient and solution-oriented way of working

DO YOU RECOGNIZE YOURSELF?

As an international employer, we stand for equal opportunities and diversity. We therefore welcome applications from mothers, fathers, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if, for example, we should use a gender-neutral pronoun, if you need barrier-free access to our offices or if we should allow more time for the application process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About The DOUGLAS Group

The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,970 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy “Let it Bloom”. The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2024/25, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.58 billion euros and employed more than 19,900 people across Europe. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.