Chief Accountant

We are looking for a Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant to lead the accounting operations for a well-established international company based in Frankfurt. You will be a key member of the Finance team for the Western Europe Cluster, reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager located in Belgium. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of financial processes within the German legal entities of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, half-year, and annual financial reporting, ensuring alignment with IFRS and internal standards.
• Lead the monthly closing process and prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements including VAT, corporate tax, and payroll.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, bank reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and timely reporting.
• Collaborate with the Finance and Administration Manager on budgets and forecasts.
• Partner with the HR provider for accurate payroll management.
• Work with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, operations) to support financial alignment.
• Drive process improvements and enhance internal financial controls.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification is an advantage.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS; familiarity with French GAAP is a plus.

Skills:

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and strong command of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Fluent in both German and English.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information.

Benefits

• Join a multicultural, international team with a strong collaborative spirit.