Accounting Manager

• International Environment / Growing Company -

An international company is currently recruiting an Accounting Manager to join its Düsseldorf office.

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing accounting activities, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with German accounting standards and IFRS. The role will also involve leading the accounting team, supporting budgeting processes, and providing financial insights to support strategic business decisions.

The ideal candidate should have strong accounting experience in Germany, management reporting experience, and fluent German and English communication skills.

Ref : WL47604 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities

Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure accuracy and timely reporting

Manage daily accounting operations including invoicing, payments, and financial transactions

Maintain accounting records and ensure compliance with German accounting principles (GoB) and IFRS requirements

Manage tax-related activities including corporate tax, VAT, and excise tax compliance

Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisers

Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems

Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures

Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and review profit and loss statements

Support budget planning, forecasting, and long-term business planning activities

Collaborate with FP&A, finance, and legal teams on transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and reporting

Provide financial analysis and advice to support business decisions

Ideal Candidate

5+ years' experience in a similar accounting position in Germany

Fluent German and English communication skills (written and verbal, minimum C1 level)

Experience with management reporting, financial planning, and budgeting

Strong technical knowledge of accounting and regulatory reporting requirements

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Experience with Percentage-of-Completion method is advantageous

Accounting qualification (e.g. auditor or equivalent) is advantageous

Experience with MS Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations is advantageous

Experience working for an international company, ideally with a Japanese headquarters, is advantageous

Conditions

Location : Düsseldorf, Germany (with occasional travel within Germany or nearby European countries)

Working Style : hybrid working available

Salary : €120,000–€140,000 per annum depending on experience (including 13th salary)

Job Type : permanent, full-time

Working Hours : flexible working hours (core hours : 11 : 00-15 : 00)

Start : negotiable

Benefits : 30 days annual leave, flexible working hours, hybrid working, international working environment, collaborative and dynamic team culture

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