Statutory Accounting Expert (German or English Speaking)

Join a dynamic international finance team and play a key role in ensuring high-quality financial reporting, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

Prepare statutory financial statements and reporting packages while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Maintain statutory accounting records and perform local GAAP adjustments as required. Support internal and external audits, acting as a key contact for assigned audit topics. Assist with tax calculations, tax reporting activities, and audit requests.

Monitor regulatory, accounting, and tax changes impacting financial processes. Execute month-end closing activities in line with Group reporting deadlines. Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data.

Collaborate closely with Finance Operations teams to support a smooth and timely close process. Contribute to process optimization by enhancing controls, documentation, automation, and standardization initiatives. Ensure adherence to IFRS, internal policies, and local statutory requirements.

Requirements

4-10 years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, or a related finance function, preferably within an international or shared service environment. Solid understanding of accounting principles, local GAAP regulations, and IFRS standards. Proven experience in statutory reporting, audits, and month-end/year-end closing activities.

Knowledge of taxation processes and financial compliance requirements. Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP. Strong Microsoft Office skills, with advanced Excel knowledge. Confident English communication skills, both written and spoken. Fluency in German is an advantage Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage priorities effectively. Proactive, quality-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with a wide range of employee benefits hybrid way of working, up to 4 home office days / week Opportunity to work in an international business environment Collaborative and supportive team culture