* Drive compliance with German statutory and regulatory requirements, specifically focusing on accounting, taxes, duties, and financial reporting obligations.
* Prepare and lead direct and indirect tax management, collaborating closely with the corporate tax team and maintaining direct contact with local authorities.
* Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting, including the translation from US to local GAAP (HGB) and the fulfillment of external audit requirements.
* Handle and strengthen internal control systems in line with company policies and standards.
* Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes, recommending and implementing improvement opportunities.
* Provide support and work closely with the General Ledger accounting team, actively participating in monthly closing activities such as journal postings, data management, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
* Collaborate closely with a broad range of colleagues from finance, accounting, and other departments at both local and global levels.
About You
* Strong background in tax and/or accounting, ideally including indirect tax, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
* In-depth understanding of German statutory requirements (HGB), preferably with prior experience in direct interactions with governmental agencies.
* Several years of experience across various tax or accounting roles, ideally in an international environment, combined with relevant academic qualifications.
* Strong sense of personal accountability, excellent judgment, and ability to prioritize projects and time efficiently.
* Ability to identify process and control gaps, and champion improvement initiatives.
* Proficiency in MS Excel and ideally experience with accounting software such as Hyperion & Coda.
* Proficient in English and ideally German.
Application Instructions
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