Responsibilities

• Accounting: Manage monthly closing activities, general ledger accounting, accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations, accruals and provisions, and fixed asset management.
• Closing & Tax: Prepare financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and coordinate with external tax advisors for annual financial statements and tax filings.
• Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow forecasts, manage incoming and outgoing payments, and analyze working capital.
• Controlling: Conduct monthly budget-versus-actual analyses, monitor departmental expenses, and prepare KPI and management reports.
• Planning: Support annual budgeting, mid-term business planning, and rolling forecasts.
• Team Development: Develop and coach team members, establish and improve accounting procedures, and strengthen internal controls.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in both Accounting and Controlling within a German company.
• Business-fluent English and German skills.
• Ability to independently perform monthly and annual closings in accordance with HGB (German GAAP).
• Experience in cash flow management, budgeting, and budget-versus-actual analysis.
• Ability to work hands-on in a small organization while driving process improvements and supporting team development.