Accounting Specialist – IFRS & Processes
Quest One
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Augsburg • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Develop and maintain a robust, sustainable IFRS-focused accounting function in line with group policies.
- Take responsibility for the timely monthly transfer of result figures into the shareholder’s reporting and consolidation systems.
- Independently implement process rollouts and map these processes in the ERP system.
- Take responsibility for the IFRS–HGB reconciliation.
- Provide support to the accounting team as required.
- Contribute to the annual financial statements and maintain professional communication with external auditors and the shareholder’s internal audit team.
- Act as the point of contact for tax-related matters in the IFRS area with the parent company.
- Handle ad-hoc requests and take on ad-hoc projects.
Requirements
- Completed degree in business administration with a focus on accounting/finance or an equivalent qualification.
- Solid knowledge of international accounting (IFRS) and good knowledge of HGB (German GAAP).
- Several years of professional experience in accounting or group accounting, ideally in an international environment.
- Confident user of ERP systems and experience in mapping and implementing financial processes.
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex financial matters appropriately to different stakeholders (shareholder, external auditors, internal auditors, etc.).
- Analytical mindset and strong numerical affinity, combined with a precise, structured and independent working style.
- Team-oriented personality with a hands-on mentality and high reliability.
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work–life balance.
- Regular updates and transparent communication in our town-hall meetings.
- Buddy program during onboarding.
- Subsidy for daily lunch.
- Attractive employee discounts via Corporate Benefits and FutureBens.
- Beverages, fruit and a JobRad for an environmentally friendly commute.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
IFRSHGBaccountingfinancial processesfinancial statementsreconciliationERP systemsinternational accountinggroup accountingnumerical analysis
Soft skills
communication skillsanalytical mindsetstructured working styleindependent workingteam-orientedhands-on mentalityreliability
Certifications
degree in business administration