Job Title: Head of Accounting

Location: Munich, Germany

Company Overview:

Our client is a forward-thinking, innovative company in the process of rebranding and transforming their accounting team. As they embark on this exciting journey, they are looking for motivated, experienced, and proactive Senior Accountants who are ready to go above and beyond the typical accounting responsibilities. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on both their financial processes and overall company growth. If you’re a strategic thinker, dedicated to continuous improvement, and ready to drive change, they want you to join their dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the accounting team and processes to level up current financial systems and accounting processes
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and internal group guidelines within the SAP/R3 environment
• Accurate and timely input of financial data from SAP into the IFRS reporting software (Tagetik)
• Preparation of the performance calculation to reconcile IFRS to HGB
• Continuous review of the financial records to ensure proper presentation, valuation, accuracy, and completeness
• Close collaboration with the Shared Service Centre for accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Management of the balance sheet structure for both IFRS and HGB, and administration of general ledger accounts
• Coordination with external service providers, such as those involved in leasing vehicles under IFRS 16
• Ensuring accurate inventory valuation and proper preparation of provisions
• Ongoing reconciliation of general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers
• Supporting the controlling team to maintain operational excellence in accounting
• Willingness to act as an SAP key user for the FI module
• Assisting the internal tax department with transfer pricing documentation
• Serving as a point of contact for auditors
• Acting as a sparring partner for accounting matters related to the company’s subsidiaries

Ideal profile

• Minimum 8+ years’ of professional accounting experience
• Experience leading a team/managing a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience
• Experience reporting to IFRS standards
• Experience reporting to HGB standards
• Experience using SAP
• Native/Fluent German
• Fluent English

What Client Offers

• Growth Opportunity: Be part of a company undergoing an exciting transformation, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the organisation’s success
• Innovative Environment: A dynamic workplace where new ideas are welcomed, and continuous improvement is encouraged
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and the option for hybrid working to support your personal and professional life

APPLY BY SHARING YOUR CV TO – marija.maksimova@wearecodex.team or feel free to send connection on LinkedIn do discuss further! 🙂