Team Lead Accounting Germany

Job Description

Germany is home to our headquarters and a large number of holding, service and project companies. Within our Accounting & Tax organization (IBVATO), we are looking for a Team Lead Accounting Germany (m/f/d) to take ownership of local accounting for our German entities and to make our local processes faster, leaner and more automated.

• Lead and develop the local accounting team and oversee all local accounting activities for the German entities (general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, accruals and provisions)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB), as well as IFRS reporting packages for group consolidation
• Manage the local close calendar and ensure timely, accurate and complete closing
• Ensure compliance with German commercial and tax requirements in close cooperation with the Tax team and external tax advisors (e.g. VAT returns, E-Bilanz, annual tax filings, publication in the Unternehmensregister)
• Handle regulatory reporting such as the reporting to the Deutsche Bundesbank
• Plan and coordinate the annual statutory audits of the German entities as main contact for the external auditors
• Prepare audit documentation and PBC lists, and follow up on audit findings until closure
• Own intercompany reconciliations for the German entities and resolve differences in a timely manner
• Manage intercompany loans and interest accruals, recharges and cost allocations in line with the group transfer pricing policy
• Actively drive automation across all local accounting processes, e.g. bank and intercompany reconciliations, invoice processing, accruals, recurring postings and reporting
• Identify manual effort, define improvement initiatives and implement them together with Finance Systems and IT (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, LucaNet, workflow and RPA tools)
• Document processes and maintain effective internal controls
• Contribute to group-wide standardization projects led by Global Accounting
• Act as first point of contact for local accounting questions from the business, Controlling, Treasury, project teams and/or coordinate external service providers

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field; qualification as Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK), Steuerberater or equivalent is a plus
• 6–8 years of experience in accounting, ideally in an audit firm and/or a multi-entity, international group (renewable energy or project business is an advantage)
• In-depth knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and German tax requirements; good knowledge of IFRS
• Hands-on experience in preparing financial statements and coordinating audits
• Strong affinity for systems and automation; experience with ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central), consolidation tools (e.g. LucaNet) and advanced Excel; knowledge of RPA, Power BI or similar tools is a plus
• First leadership or team coordination experience is desired
• Structured, reliable and solution-oriented, with a strong drive for continuous improvement
• Fluency in English and German languages

Additional Information

We know that no candidate ticks every box. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

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