DE - Senior Accountant (German Market)

What will you do

Manage end-to-end month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.

Prepare and review financial reports through NetSuite.

Perform intercompany balance reconciliations and monthly reconciliation exercises.

Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns in compliance with German regulations.

Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB).

Prepare corporate income tax returns.

Review and oversee bookkeeping performed by junior team members, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance.

Lead and coach junior accounting team members in day-to-day accounting matters.

Execute and maintain control processes for monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles.

Support external audits and tax inspections by preparing documentation and responding to queries.

Serve as the local accounting counterpart to Global Accounting, ensuring that German requirements are understood and properly reflected.

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior accounting role, ideally within an international, complex or fast-growing company.

Strong knowledge of German accounting standards, the German Commercial Code (HGB), VAT and statutory reporting requirements.

Experience in preparing annual financial statements and corporate income tax returns.

Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system.

Experience in reviewing accounting work and guiding more junior colleagues.

Ability to work both operationally and strategically — from detailed reconciliations to advising on accounting implications.

High attention to detail and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

Strong communication skills and confidence in collaborating with both local management and global finance teams.

Proactive, structured and solution-oriented mindset.

Fluency in German and English.