Accountant HGB / IFRS role at Grynia Consulting GmbH in Cologne supporting international financial reporting. Responsible for preparing financial statements and coordinating with auditors.
About the role
- Senior Accountant focused on revenue operations, executing revenue-related accounting across Syspro's global operations. Collaborating with business teams to streamline processes and maintain compliance.
Responsibilities
- Execute day-to-day revenue accounting activities across all revenue streams, including:
- • Software licences
- • SaaS and subscription revenue
- • Support and maintenance contracts
- • Professional services
- Prepare and post revenue journals in line with approved accounting treatments.
- Support billing activities by validating billing inputs, pricing, and timing.
- Ensure revenue transactions are supported by appropriate documentation and approvals.
- Maintain accurate revenue-related general ledger balances.
- Own operational accounts receivable accounting across global entities.
- Perform customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor aged receivables and support follow-up on overdue balances in collaboration with Commercial and Operations teams.
- Investigate unapplied cash, credit balances, and reconciling items.
- Ensure timely and accurate cash application and receipting.
- Execute revenue and receivables components of the month-end close in line with agreed timelines.
- Prepare reconciliations for:
- • Revenue accounts
- • Deferred revenue and related costs
- • Contract assets and liabilities
- • Trade receivables
- Investigate and explain variances, unusual movements, and period-on-period changes.
- Ensure all reconciliations are complete, accurate, reviewed, and audit-ready.
- Apply internal controls consistently across revenue and receivables processes.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
- Identify recurring issues, control weaknesses, or process inefficiencies and escalate them with clear observations.
- Operate effectively within integrated revenue systems, including:
- • Syspro ERP (Finance module)
- • DealHub
- • HubSpot
- Monitor automated revenue and billing flows and identify exceptions.
- Maintain accurate customer, contract, and revenue-related master data.
- Support system enhancements and changes through testing, validation, and feedback.
- Follow defined processes and system controls to ensure data integrity.
- Build strong working relationships within Finance and across all relevant functional areas of Syspro, including Go To Market, Customer Success and Internal IT.
- Contribute proactively to teaming across Finance Operations and the entire Finance Function.
- Act as a reliable operational finance partner for revenue-related queries.
- Contribute to documentation, standardisation, and knowledge sharing within the revenue team.
- Promote a disciplined, service-oriented, and solutions-focused finance culture.
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
- Professional accounting qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
- 3–6 years post-qualification experience in revenue accounting or accounts receivable roles
- Strong understanding of revenue and balance sheet accounting concepts
- Experience working in ERP-based finance environments (SYSPRO advantageous)
- Experience in a multinational or shared services environment
- Exposure to software, SaaS, or services-based revenue models
- Familiarity with automated billing or integrated CRM-to-ERP workflows.
- High proficiency in Excel and good knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Experience working with CRM, deal management, billing, or revenue-related platforms (e.g. HubSpot, DealHub, or similar).
- Comfortable working in automated, integrated system environments.
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Strong understanding of operational accounting processes.
- Ability to work to deadlines in a structured close environment
- Clear, professional communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and follow-through
- Proven ability to collaborate and resolve issues under pressure.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement.
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