Sr Referent Accounting.
We have a current opportunity for a Senior Referent Accounting on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Düsseldorf.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence to IFRS, HGB, and internal guidelines by preparing, reconciling, and analyzing the balance sheet and profit and loss statement on a monthly, quarterly, annual, or project-related basis, in accordance with both IFRS and HGB.
- Act as the primary contact for the shared service provider regarding transactional accounting, ensuring the delivery and execution of accounting activities, closing, and reporting for the respective company.
- Evaluate business transactions concerning accounting, valuation, and disclosure requirements (IFRS, HGB, German tax regulations).
- Independently prepare annual financial statements in compliance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and prepare all accounting-relevant statutory and legal reports.
- Assist in the preparation of tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Provide guidance to other members of the German accounting team.
- Serve as the main contact for the managed company for other corporate functions, business units, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
- Support management in financial planning, including presentations and ad hoc analyses.
- Manage and implement projects such as system migrations, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and other accounting initiatives.
Requirements / Profile:
- Several years of professional experience in accounting at an international company or an auditing firm.
- In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and German commercial law (HGB).
- Strong understanding of business contexts with a high level of process affinity and a goal- and solution-oriented approach.
- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
- Proficiency in written and spoken German and English.
- Good knowledge of SAP.
- Confident use of MS Office (Excel/PPT).
- High teamwork skills in an international environment, commitment, and resilience.
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