Senior Accounting Manager (m, f, d)

<h3>Your Responsibilities</h3> <p>We are looking for a new colleague to join our Finance/ Accounting Team in Berlin, Potsdam or Hamburg on a full-time basis/ 40hours a week starting as soon as possible. <br/><br/><strong>Key Activities &amp; Responsibilities:</strong><ul><li>Assure high level quality of reporting to the group or other stakeholders (e.g. Management Accounts) </li><li>Take responsibility for the general ledger and balance sheet</li><li>Preparation and filing of annual financial statements according to local GAAP requirements</li><li>Preparation and filing of statutory reports (VAT declaration, statistical reports) and preparatory work for tax consultants</li><li>Support IFRS conversion projects</li><li>Plan overall general ledger and with Finance Director/CFO</li><li>Ensuring proper adherence to the existing regulatory frameworks</li><li>Coordinating annual group and statutory audits</li><li>Support managing the month end closing and balance sheet reconciliation processes </li><li>Main contact person for auditors and related consultants</li><li>Monitor accounting data and provide technical advice to the team</li><li>Drive automatization and harmonization of systems</li></ul><br/><br/></p> <h3>Your profile</h3> <ul><li>Successfully completed business and administration study with a mayor in accounting </li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience (preferably combined in both audit and corporate environment)</li><li>BIG4/audit experience is a plus</li><li>Strong experience with German statutory account preparation and filing is a must</li><li>Experience with ERP and related systems e.g. Consolidation</li><li>Very good knowledge of HGB accounting rules and good IFRS knowledge</li><li>Independent, structured and goal-oriented way of working </li><li>Resilient and able to manage multiple stakeholders</li><li>Highly organized project management skills and the ability to take the initiative, prioritize and manage multiple concurrent workstreams</li><li>Ability to communicate complex matters clearly and concisely to non-finance colleagues</li><li>Ability to engage and influence others, working with colleagues in the operating entities and cross-functionally within the head office </li><li>A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and deliver process improvements</li><li>Outstanding problem-solving skills and a resilient, can-do attitude</li><li>Excellent German and good English skills</li></ul><br/> <br/><br/> <h3>Why us?</h3> <ul><li>Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international environment</li><li>30 days of vacation</li><li>Various online language courses and opportunities to participate in online collaboration courses </li><li>Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business and science</li><li>Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concept</li></ul>Interested? <br/> <br/>Then we look forward to hearing from you. Please send your application by e-mail to: <a href="mailto:karriere@gusgermany.de">karriere@gusgermany.de</a> . Your application should include the following documents: CV, Cover Letter and References and possible start date.<br/> <br/>As an employer, we are committed to equal opportunity and support for minorities. We do not discriminate based on ethnic origin, skin colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or legally protected status.