Accountant

Kinara International

Accountant managing financial and tax compliance in Germany for multinational Kinara International. Overseeing bookkeeping and VAT compliance with collaboration across international teams.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €32,000 - €35,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage German accounting, VAT compliance, customs documentation, and tax filings
Maintain complete accounting records for Kinara International GmbH in accordance with German HGB
Accurately and promptly process accounts payable and accounts receivable
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and manage cash flow
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management (BWA)
Support preparation of annual financial statements together with the tax advisor
Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly VAT returns to the German tax authorities
Handle and review customs documentation for import/export transactions
Maintain and optimize the chart of accounts in the Xero accounting system
Collaborate with the UAE headquarters and other international subsidiaries on financial matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Professional qualification (e.g., Bilanzbuchhalter, Steuerfachwirt) preferred
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience in Germany
Strong knowledge of German VAT regulations and reporting requirements
Experience with customs documentation and import/export procedures
Solid understanding of German tax law, including corporate tax and trade tax (Gewerbesteuer)
Thorough knowledge of German accounting standards (HGB)
Extensive experience with DATEV accounting software
Familiarity with Xero or similar cloud-based accounting software is an advantage
Proficient user of MS Excel / Google Sheets (financial modelling, PivotTables, VLOOKUP functions)
German native speaker or fluent (C2) – required for communication with tax authorities
Business-level English (B2 or higher) for internal group communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Full-time employment contract
Flexible working arrangement with the option to work fully remotely
Opportunities for professional development and training support
Opportunity to work with a growing international organization
Collegial and dynamic working environment
20 days of annual leave plus German public holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingVAT compliancecustoms documentationtax filingsbank reconciliationsfinancial reportingfinancial statementsGerman tax lawfinancial modellingGerman accounting standards

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBilanzbuchhalterSteuerfachwirt