About the job

Chief / Senior Accountant, PharmaceuticalCuxhaven, GermanyEnglish-speaking, German highly desirableOption of relocation support

We’re looking for an experienced Chief or Senior Accountant to join an international pharmaceutical company in Cuxhaven.

This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the German accounting function, working closely with local management, Group Finance and international stakeholders.

Whilst experience in a senior accounting role working for an international group is preferable, applicants from an international audit background, particularly from a Big 4 will be considered.

• Your roleOwn monthly, quarterly and annual closings under HGB & IFRS
• Oversee GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets & Inventory
• Manage external auditors, tax-related accounting and compliance
• Support Group reporting and consolidation
• Work closely with local management and the international Headquarters
• Drive process improvement and digitalisation
• Provide technical support, coaching and leadership to the accounting team of 7

• PackageBasic salary circa €100 EUR per annum (13 salaries)
• Flexitime Monday to Friday 7am-6pm (40 hours per week)
• Onsite 5 days per week in Cuxhaven
• Open to discuss relocation support
• 30 days holiday per annum
• Excellent career development

• About youExperienced in a senior accounting role (ideally for an international group)
• Strong knowledge of HGB & IFRS
• Adept working with accounting software (ideally SAP Finance)
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Fluent English; German is highly desirable (or willingness to learn German on-site each week)
• Degree in Finance/Accounting or Bilanzbuchhalter IHK (or equivalent)
• Structured, proactive and collaborative approach
• Candidates must be EU citizens or hold a valid EU passport and have the right to work in Germany

• Why join?International working environment
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to shape and improve the finance function
• Growing, future-focused industry and company

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation or apply directly.

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Senior accounting professional with 17+ years of experience across India and the UAE, progressing from Accountant to Senior Accountant and Accounts Manager. Experienced in financial accounting, account finalisation, project accounting, project cost analysis, project-wise P&L, cash-flow and profitability reporting, alongside accounts receivable/payable, bank, supplier, subcontractor and intercompany reconciliations. Brings substantial exposure to group-company accounting, project cost analysis, group-account consolidation support, ageing analysis, audit coordination and payroll processing and profitability reporting, with a career progression from Accountant to Senior Accountant and Accounts Manager.