- International Environment / Growing Company -
An international company is currently recruiting an Accounting Manager to join its Düsseldorf office.
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing accounting activities, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with German accounting standards and IFRS. The role will also involve leading the accounting team, supporting budgeting processes, and providing financial insights to support strategic business decisions.
The ideal candidate should have strong accounting experience in Germany, management reporting experience, and fluent German and English communication skills.
(Ref: WL47604 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities
Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure accuracy and timely reporting
Manage daily accounting operations including invoicing, payments, and financial transactions
Maintain accounting records and ensure compliance with German accounting principles (GoB) and IFRS requirements
Manage tax-related activities including corporate tax, VAT, and excise tax compliance
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisers
Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems
Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures
Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and review profit and loss statements
Support budget planning, forecasting, and long-term business planning activities
Collaborate with FP&A, finance, and legal teams on transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and reporting
Provide financial analysis and advice to support business decisions

Ideal Candidate
5+ years' experience in a similar accounting position in Germany
Fluent German and English communication skills (written and verbal, minimum C1 level)
Experience with management reporting, financial planning, and budgeting
Strong technical knowledge of accounting and regulatory reporting requirements
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Percentage-of-Completion method is advantageous
Accounting qualification (e.g. auditor or equivalent) is advantageous
Experience with MS Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations is advantageous
Experience working for an international company, ideally with a Japanese headquarters, is advantageous

Conditions
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany (with occasional travel within Germany or nearby European countries)
Working Style: hybrid working available
Salary: €120,000–€140,000 per annum depending on experience (including 13th salary)
Job Type: permanent, full-time
Working Hours: flexible working hours (core hours: 11:00-15:00)
Start: negotiable
Benefits: 30 days annual leave, flexible working hours, hybrid working, international working environment, collaborative and dynamic team culture

Visa Support
All applicants for the Accounting Manager position must have the right to work in Germany without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.