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Accountant – Interim Accounting
THE CFO Service - Interim Accounting done4youAccountant managing interim accounting projects for medium-sized enterprises and international corporations. Engaging in responsibilities ranging from financial reporting to team leadership.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting and reporting under HGB and IFRS, with a strong focus on process optimization and client support. Proficient in leading finance teams and managing ERP projects to enhance operational efficiency.
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Bilanzbuchhalter CertificationHGB Financial Statements PreparationIFRS Financial Statements PreparationERP Systems ProficiencyProcess Optimization in Accounting
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Hard Skills
Financial AccountingMonthly Financial ClosingsQuarterly Financial ClosingsAnnual Financial StatementsTax Law KnowledgeData AnalysisReconciliationClient SupportProcess DocumentationFinancial Reporting
Soft Skills
Structured Working StyleHigh Level of Personal ResponsibilityProfessional DemeanorAdvisory MindsetEnjoyment of Client Contact
Tools & Technologies
SAPMS Business CentralDATEVNetSuiteLexwareSageAddison
Certifications & Qualifications
Bilanzbuchhalter Certification
Industry Keywords
FinanceAccountingHGBIFRSConsultingAuditingTax AdvisoryProcess OptimizationInterim AccountingClient Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Taking on interim or project assignments in finance & accounting for mid-sized German companies up to international publicly listed groups
- Functional responsibility as well as independent preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under HGB & IFRS
- Managing ongoing financial accounting and supporting monthly, quarterly and annual closings under HGB & IFRS
- Recording and documenting existing processes in finance & accounting
- Optimizing processes in accounting, month-end and year-end closings
- Leading and onboarding staff in finance and accounting departments
- Analyzing, reconciling and preparing financial data for management reports
- Acting as an interface between accounting, controlling, tax advisors and auditors
- Independent client support on site or in a hybrid model
- Supporting digitization and ERP projects (e.g., SAP, DATEV, Business Central, etc.)
- Contributing to the development of internal standards and best practices in interim accounting
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experienced, certified Bilanzbuchhalter (balance-sheet accountant) (HGB or, alternatively, IFRS) or degree in economics with a focus on accounting, tax law or auditing
- Several years of experience in accounting, ideally within larger finance departments or advisory environments in Germany-based companies
- Hands-on experience with annual financial statements under HGB/IFRS and tax-related topics, especially independent preparation of year-end financials
- Confident and proficient use of ERP and accounting systems such as SAP, MS Business Central, DATEV, NetSuite, Lexware, Sage or Addison
- Experience in process optimization within finance & accounting departments
- Professional experience in consulting, auditing or tax firms is desirable
- Independent, structured and precise working style with a high level of personal responsibility
- Professional demeanor and advisory mindset; enjoyment of direct client contact
- Class B driving license for assignments requiring on-site presence
- Fluent German
- Good English skills required for international projects
Benefits
Comp & perks- Independent work with significant scope for shaping processes in a modern environment
- Varied projects with mid-sized companies, corporations and investment firms
- Assignments in project work, during times of change, or for structuring accounting departments
- Hybrid working — on-site at the client, remote from home, or a combination
- A strong support team in the background providing professional assistance and shared experience
- Performance-based compensation with individual bonuses for high commitment
- A collaborative, reliable working culture — internally and with clients
- Opportunities for professional development within a growing consulting firm