Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company’s financial accounting and reporting.
Manage and execute period-end closings (monthly, quarterly, annual) in accordance with HGB, RechKredV, and applicable IFRS standards where required.
Prepare, review, and analyze statutory and management financial statements.
Maintain, reconcile, and substantiate complex general ledger accounts, including accruals, provisions, and intercompany positions.
Ensure compliant accounting treatment and documentation under HGB and IFRS.
Lead bank, AP/AR, and balance sheet reconciliations and ensure audit readiness.
Manage regulatory reporting obligations, including AWV reporting, IFD/IFR regulatory reporting, FinaV notifications, and other supervisory or statistical filings as applicable.
Coordinate annual audits and foster effective communication with auditors and regulatory bodies.
Ensure accurate accounting processes within DATEV, including optimization of workflows.
Support the Head of Finance with budgeting, forecasting, liquidity management, and financial analysis.
Lead or contribute to finance transformation initiatives (automation, system enhancements, policy updates).

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Certified Bilanzbuchhalter preferred.
Additional certifications (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) are advantageous, particularly where IFRS is relevant.
5–7+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally in a regulated financial services environment.
Strong expertise in HGB, RechKredV, and practical familiarity with IFRS accounting requirements.
Demonstrated experience with national and EU reporting frameworks (AWV / IFD–IFR / FinaV).
Extensive hands-on experience with DATEV.
Proven track record in audit preparation and interactions with supervisory bodies.
Deep technical accounting competence (HGB, RechKredV, IFRS).
Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities.
High attention to detail, reliability, and an organized working style.
Advanced MS Excel skills; comfortable working with financial systems and structured data.
Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex accounting issues for stakeholders.
Proactive, independent, and process-oriented mindset.
Working proficiency in German.

Challenging assignments that will help you grow and realize your potential quickly.
Opportunity to make a significant impact – you will help build innovative services used by millions of investors to build wealth.
Work with smart, spirited, and supportive high-performing colleagues who share a common goal.
An environment where nothing is set in stone.
Recognition and appreciation for your talent and ideas.
Generous compensation package.

Senior Accountant

Key skills