Lead Accounting & Tax

Munich Electrification

Lead Accounting & Tax role at Munich Electrification, overseeing financial statements, tax compliance, and reporting. Collaborate with auditors and finance team while managing monthly closes in a hybrid environment.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in German GAAP (HGB) and tax compliance, with a strong focus on month-end close processes and financial statement preparation. Proficient in leveraging AI and automation within finance toolchains to enhance efficiency and reliability.

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German GAAP (HGB) ExpertiseTax Compliance ManagementMonth-End Close ExperienceSAP ProficiencyFluent in German and English

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationVAT RegistrationIndirect Tax ComplianceAdvanced Excel SkillsConsolidation Experience

Soft Skills

Structured Work StyleReliabilityEnthusiasm for Automation

Tools & Technologies

SAPFinance Toolchain

Certifications & Qualifications

Tax Advisor (Steuerberater)CPA (Wirtschaftsprüfer)

Industry Keywords

Corporate Income TaxTrade TaxTransfer PricingAudit ProcessEuropean Tax Law

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the close. Lead the monthly and quarterly close and consolidation for all ME Group entities, and drive the transition from quarterly to monthly group consolidation.
Prepare the annual financial statements (German GAAP / HGB) for all ME Group companies and manage the year-end audit process.
Work with external tax advisors and the Head of Finance to ensure tax compliance across the ME Group — including VAT registrations and ongoing VAT filings in multiple European countries as we expand internationally, and managing the corporate income tax group.
Oversee corporate income and trade tax and basic transfer-pricing matters, coordinate external tax advisors, and serve as the primary tax contact across the company.
Provide actuals for group and bank reporting and support complex accounting topics.
Help integrate accounting into our finance toolchain (SAP and connected systems) and leverage AI and automation to make the close faster and more reliable.
Act as the main contact for auditors, tax advisors and intercompany matters across the group.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in business administration, accounting or finance; qualification as a tax advisor (Steuerberater) or CPA (Wirtschaftsprüfer) is a plus.
Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience, ideally in a group accounting, audit or tax environment.
Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and German tax law, proven month-end close and consolidation experience, and advanced Excel and ERP skills (SAP experience is a plus).
Practical experience with VAT registration and indirect tax compliance across multiple European jurisdictions is a strong plus.
Hands-on, structured and reliable work style, with enthusiasm for using AI and automation to improve finance processes.
Fluent in German and English, with the ability to explain financial topics clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Trust-based working hours and hybrid work model
Competitive and fair compensation
Pension plan / bonus
Free access to the fitness center next door or subsidized EGYM Wellpass
Free snacks, coffee, drinks and daily lunch (freshly prepared by our chef)
Public transport ticket
Bike leasing via Business Bike
Inspiring and fun team events
ME-branded clothing
Option to "work from anywhere" (6 weeks/year)