German Speaking Senior Accountant

Skills
Software As A ServiceAccounting StandardsBusinessContinuous ImprovementEasily AdaptableIntercompany TransactionsInternational Operations
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years accounting experience ideally in technology or SaaS
  • German speaking reading and writing skills mandatory
  • Professional accounting or bookkeeping qualification is an asset
  • Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Highly organised self-starter who takes ownership
  • Quick learner able to adapt to new systems and processes
  • Passion for continuous improvement automation and streamlining processes
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote fast-paced environment

Nice to have

  • Detail-oriented
  • Proactive
  • Organised
  • Analytical
  • Collaborative
  • Self-starter
  • Adaptable
  • Continuous improver

Day to day

  • Lead monthly and year-end financial close activities with complex journal entries and accounting analyses
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate reporting records
  • Manage AP AR transactions vendor communications payment approvals VAT returns and financial reporting in a fast-paced SaaS environment