Accounting Process Owner - R2R Lead

Accounting Process Owner - R2R Lead

A growing international company is undertaking a key Finance transformation initiative and are looking to improve core Accounting and Finance Processes and set up scaleable Financial Systems across the group.

Sitting as part of the Finance Department, this role will own and lead the Record-to-Report function including Accounting and Group Accounting. You will manage the in-house Accounting Team and will lead process improvements across Accounting and Consolidation (Group Accounting) functions. You will be key point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors in order to create, maintain and manage efficient and compliant Accounting processes, Group Accounting / Consolidation, and reporting.

Your profile:

• Strong Accounting knowledge including German GAAP and IFRS with prior Group Accounting and Consolidation experience
• Excellent knowledge of HGB, German GAAP and IFRS
• Experience in a Group Accounting function including working with international entities and managing accounting and consolidation processes at the Group Level
• Prior Management experience of Accounting teams or experience in a Team Lead position
• Knowledge of General Ledger (GL) Accounting and Record to Report processes
• Prior project experience in Finance / Accounting Transformation, e.g. Chart of Accounts design / re-design, Leading Finance Process Mapping, Process re-engineering, Finance Digitalisation and Finance Transformation initiatives
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Fluent German

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Accounting Team and Lead the Management Accounting and Consolidation function
• Lead adjustments between HGB and IFRS for international entities and the Group
• Manage accounting processes and identify areas for Process improvements and finance process automation
• Project Management of Finance improvement initiatives such as Process improvements and Digital Transformation projects
• Change Management for Finance stakeholders across Finance operations to a new way of working
• Lead the Accounting department through Audit including interactions with external auditors and Tax Consultants etc

Location: Germany, Berlin or Saxony

Type: Permanent Contract

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