Department Head – Accounting
talentbee - Personalberatung Dirk Blum
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bielefeld • Germany
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About the role
- Lead and manage our team of 30 employees (m/f/d) in Financial Accounting from both a technical and organizational perspective
- Ensure the smooth execution of all accounting processes
- Take overall responsibility for accurate and legally compliant accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB)
- Actively participate in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Deliver reliable and accurate closing results
- Perform account reconciliations
- Coordinate closely with related departments
- Drive the continuous optimization and further development of our accounting structures, workflows and systems
- Serve as the primary contact for tax advisors, auditors and authorities
- Ensure professional, transparent communication and the timely provision of all relevant documentation
- Provide decision-relevant financial information
- Support business management issues and strategic company processes
Requirements
- Professional experience with an auditing or consulting firm
- Experience in the commercial/financial management of companies desirable
- Solid knowledge in the relevant commercial/financial subject areas
- Advanced MS Office skills
- SAP and DATEV knowledge advantageous, along with a strong IT affinity
- Independent and structured way of working
- Reliability
- Confident demeanour
- Strong communication skills
- Hands-on mentality
Benefits
- Comprehensive onboarding for your new responsibilities
- A secure and varied position in a friendly team
- Modern, well-equipped workstations and flexible working hours
- Company social benefits and additional employee benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial accountingaccount reconciliationsfinancial statements preparationGerman Commercial Code (HGB)commercial/financial managementauditingconsultingaccounting processesworkflow optimizationfinancial information analysis
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsreliabilityindependent workingstructured workingconfident demeanourhands-on mentalityteam managementcollaboration