Establishing and Scaling the SSC: Organizing a unified accounting center for an international group expanding into new markets
Standardization & Compliance: Ensuring high-quality, timely accounting in line with Group policy and international standards (IFRS)
Process Modernization: Standardizing primary document workflows, master-data directories (ISO 8000 principles), and cost allocation methodologies
Fast Close & Reporting: Managing month-end closing calendars, ensuring 100% reconciliation of intragroup transactions, and preparing consolidation packages
Efficiency & Robotization: Identifying manual operations to implement "quick wins" (RPA, light automation) and reducing execution time for recurring processes by 30-70%
Partner Management: Coordinating with local outsourcing providers to ensure accurate tax filing and statutory reporting
Quality Control: Reporting monthly to the Group CFO on accounting quality, error rates, and team productivity dashboards

7+ years of relevant finance and accounting experience
Proven track record in mid-level or senior management roles within Shared Service Centers (SSC) of international companies
Managed accounting support for at least 5 active operating companies across different jurisdictions
In-depth knowledge of IFRS and hands-on experience preparing reporting packages and managing complex accounting transformations
Successful history of increasing productivity through automation, standardization, and robotization
Experience managing large teams (current structure includes 4 teams with up to 50 employees total)
Higher degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
Fluent English

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Flexible Location: The primary location is Berlin, but we are open to candidates based in Ukraine or other European countries
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Head of International Shared Services Center – Accounting

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