Head of Accounting Germany (m/f/d)

at  Syncreon

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline
• Chartered Accountant or Certified Tax Advisor or experience in Audit firm
• At least 10 years experience in Accounting functions, of which at least 5 years in management
• Deep and Comprehensive knowledge of German GAAP and IFRS
• Proven ability to manage projects and lead a large group of accountants (in different locations)
• Experience in a shared service environment
• Excellent command in both English and Geman

• Key contact person for any accounting related matters for all German legal entities, to internal as well as external parties
• Oversee and lead a large team of accountants of different qualification
• Implement and oversee a shared service centre for accounting for ILI, syncreon (incl Logit) and potentially DP World in Germany
• Ensure timely and correct preparation of statutory financial statements, which are audited to the extent required
• Preparation of year-end reports (incl “Lagebericht” / “Anhang”)
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly packs according to IFRS and DP World guidelines for all German businesses supported by the finance function in the BU’s
• Provide ad hoc reporting to banks by request of Treasury
• Oversee the correct and timely capturing of all accounting entries through the shared service centre
• Support Tax with documentation for tax audits