Overview:
About the Role
Role purpose/Objective
The role of the Accountant is to assist the Controller with the smooth running of the department. Completing all tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Full Professional fluency in German (spoken & written) is a mandatory requirement for this role).
Key Responsibilities
Deal with the Accounts email inbox daily.
Process all purchase invoices for the German offices.
Deal with Supplier queries in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain Supplier Account records.
Deal with daily banking using the Bank online system for all currency bank accounts.
Reconcile supplier statements at the end of each month to ensure we have all the invoices.
Deal with Staff Expense claims - check receipts and process for payment.
Prepare Supplier/Staff payments for authorisation.
Check credit card expenses, ensure all electronic receipts are legible and present and process for payment.
Complete assigned month end reporting tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Assist with Cash Forecasting
Provide cover within the team in times of sickness and annual leave.
Assist the Controller with improvements to systems and processes where necessary.
Report all issues to the Controller in a timely manner.
Any other ad hoc tasks as and when required.
Ensure consistency between Accounting and Invoicing Management System
VAT / Sales Tax Returns
Annual Tax Return and other tax returns
Prepare variable information for payroll processing
KPIs
DSO
Meeting Reporting deadlines
Annual Audited Financial Statements with no reserve
Consistency between Accounting and Invoicing Management System
Responsibilities:
Required experience
min. 5 years in similar role as accountant in an international environment.
Purchase ledger experience
Knowledge of accounting programs (i.e. DATEV)
Experience in intercompany reporting (BFC a plus)
Office 365 and Axapta Skills are beneficial
Qualifications:
Required skills, abilities & qualifications
Adaptability, Autonomy, Clarity in communication, collaborating effectively, Driving for results, Positive energy
Finance Accounting qualification
Full Professional fluency in German is Mandatory
Team player - keen to drive results together
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