Job Title:  Financial Accountant (m/f/d)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant (m/f/d) to join our team. This role involves analyzing financial information, identifying potential tax savings, and ensuring accurate and timely filing of tax documents. If you have a strong understanding of tax regulations and a passion for providing accurate and compliant tax services, we would love to hear from you.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day accounting: Performing day-to-day accounting for three holding companies
• Financial statements: Assisting in the preparation of local and consolidated financial statements (according to HGB and US-GAAP)
• Intercompany reconciliations: Execution and monitoring of intercompany reconciliations and postings
• Tax calculations: Preparation of tax calculations and disclosures in accordance with US GAAP at month, quarter and year-end
• Tax topics: Preparation of tax-relevant data for tax advisors and coordination with them
• Support for the treasury department: Determine interest expense/income and corresponding booking, liquidity planning
• Communication: Communication of consolidated and individual financial statement information to external bodies, e.g. for Bundesbank reports (AWV) and statistical reports
• SOX: Implementation of SOX controls
• Audit support: Preparation and support for internal and external audits
• Project work: Support in the automation of accounting processes and in the introduction of new tools

Requirements:

• Education: Successfully completed commercial training, a degree in business administration (focus on finance) or further training as an accountant
• Professional experience: 3-4 years of professional experience in the field of finance and accounting
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of accounting regulations (HGB, US-GAAP or IFRS) and tax law.
• IT skills: Confident handling of accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Language skills: Good written and spoken German and English.
• Personal skills: Analytical thinking, high affinity for numbers, accuracy and reliability, ability to work in a team and strong communication skills.