International Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee accounting records for designated entities and guarantee accurate transaction recognition.

• Compile monthly management accounts and perform reconciliations.

• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing processes.

• Facilitate intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

• Collaborate with local accounting and tax advisors across various jurisdictions.

• Prepare documentation for VAT, corporate tax, and statutory reporting.

• Review calculations submitted by external advisors.

• Aid in statutory audits and ensure proper maintenance of accounting documentation.

• Engage with internal stakeholders from Finance, Operations, Legal, and other departments.

• Clearly articulate accounting issues and offer practical, business-focused solutions.

• Take responsibility for assigned tasks, identify problems, and drive them toward resolution.

• Contribute to enhancements in accounting processes, controls, and automation efforts.

• Spot opportunities to leverage AI and other tools for practical benefits.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Accounting, ideally within an international or multi-entity setting.

• Familiarity with EU entities.

• Strong practical understanding of accounting principles and the entire accounting cycle.

• Experience in month-end closing, reconciliations, and management reporting.

• Practical knowledge of VAT and fundamental corporate tax concepts.

• Capable of critically evaluating work produced by external accountants and tax advisors.

• Extensive practical experience with 1C.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, or comparable accounting systems.

• Comfortable utilizing AI tools in daily tasks and open to adopting new AI-based solutions.

• Upper-Intermediate level of English or higher, adequate for professional independent communication.

• Experience with UK and US entities is a plus.

• Background in working within an international group of companies is advantageous.

• Experience in supporting statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions is a bonus.

• Background in process improvement, automation, or the implementation of new accounting tools is a plus.

• Ability to communicate clearly and explain complex accounting concepts in a straightforward and organized manner.

• Client-focused mindset.

• Strong sense of ownership and a proactive attitude.

• Good judgment and prioritization skills.

• Strong critical thinking abilities.

• Agility in learning.

• Capability to collaborate with colleagues and external advisors across various locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement (remote or hybrid, based on your location).

• Opportunity to advance into a robust Senior Accountant role.

• Potential to influence accounting processes.

• Chance to develop expertise and gradually assume end-to-end ownership of entities.

• Modern finance approach that includes the use of AI tools and automation.