Accountant at a modern tax consulting firm preparing accurate annual financial statements. Collaborating with clients and authorities in Berlin while offering flexible working arrangements.
About the role
- Accountant responsible for financial reporting and analysis within a finance team for a leading electrical wholesaler. Supporting month-end processes and providing financial insights across operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries
- Lead and support month-end processes and review month-end reporting deliverables (including management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations)
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Conduct financial analysis across branches and regions to support month-end results
- Review branch Profit & Loss reports and assist in monthly financial reporting
- Analyse financial data and provide recommendations to the Finance Manager to support business understanding of transactions and results
- Compile management accounts and highlight variances
- Provide commentary and financial insights to management where required
- Monitor and analyse branch operational costs, identify variances, and support corrective actions
- Apply accounting standards, financial regulations, and corporate governance principles
- Maintain working knowledge of relevant compliance requirements
- Support relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
- Support variance analysis and performance tracking against budget
- Prepare audit workpapers
- Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits
- Build strong working relationships with branch teams and internal stakeholders
- Provide actionable financial insights to support decision-making
- Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- CA or CPA qualified
- Experience leading month-end processes and reviewing reporting deliverables
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive business outcomes
- Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, pivot tables, complex formulas)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report preparation
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements
- Willingness to take a hands-on, practical approach at an operational level
- Highly Desirable
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong time management skills
- High attention to detail
Benefits
- Flexibility in work hours and location, with a focus on managing energy rather than time.
- Access to online learning platforms and a budget for professional development
- A collaborative, no-silos environment, encouraging learning and growth across teams
- A dynamic social culture with team lunches, social events, and opportunities for creative input
- Health insurance
- Leave Benefits
- Provident Fund
- HMO
- 13th Month
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