Head of Accounting HGB / IFRS

Grynia Consulting GmbH

Head of Accounting leading the bookkeeping department for a global client at Grynia Consulting GmbH. Overseeing financial standards and team development in the finance sector in Cologne.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeKöln • 🇩🇪 GermanyLead💰 €75,000 - €95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Accounting department (10 headcount)
Provide both technical and disciplinary leadership for the accounting team (general ledger and sub-ledgers)
Set and ensure compliance with accounting standards
Prepare and support the harmonization and further development of monthly and quarterly financial statements under HGB and IFRS, including balance sheet, P&L and cash flow
Responsible for timely preparation of annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS
Close collaboration with other departments
Further develop and optimize relevant accounting systems and processes
Serve as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Business Administration / Finance or comparable qualification, including further training with a focus on accounting
Solid experience preparing financial statements under HGB and IFRS and several years of professional experience in accounting
Experience in leading and developing staff
Confident English skills (at least B2) spoken and written
Interest in and/or experience with process optimization and change management
High level of responsibility, strong conceptual skills and customer/service orientation
Ideally, knowledge of SAP R/3 and/or SAP S/4 HANA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent full-time position (40 hrs/week) with 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours and 2 days of home office per week
Varied and responsible tasks and areas of responsibility
Intensive onboarding, continuous support and opportunities for professional development
Company parking, good public transport connections, employer-funded company pension plan, health management, company events
Attractive employee discounts, e.g., on holiday travel, cars and more

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statementsgeneral ledgersub-ledgersHGBIFRSbalance sheetP&Lcash flowprocess optimizationchange management

Soft Skills

leadershipstaff developmentcustomer orientationconceptual skillscollaborationresponsibilitycommunicationservice orientationteam managementproblem-solving

Certifications

degree in Business Administrationdegree in Financefurther training in accounting