Accounting Finance Manager - German / English (m/f/d), Augsburg (Hybrid)

Our customer, based in France, is one of the leading producers of malt. For the support of its locations in Germany we are looking for a:

Accounting Finance Manager - German / English (m/f/d), Augsburg (Hybrid)

Your area of ​​responsibility

• The accountant team leader reports directly to the finance director of the French parent company and is responsible for accounting/financial inquiries and financial transactions of the German subsidiary.
• He/She should be able to keep accounts according to German standards and have experience with tax/financial regulations for German companies.
• He/She will manage a small team of accountants and must be able to provide the required financial information to senior management in English.
• Business communication between the French parent company and the German locations is conducted in English.

Your main tasks

• You are the contact person for finance and accounting at several locations in Germany
• You have in-depth specialist knowledge of German accounting practice and can apply this to meet tax requirements and corporate tax regulations
• Your solid technical and accounting knowledge enables you to carry out VAT transactions in the German and European cross-border context
• You are autonomous and self-motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• You enjoy active participation in projects to improve business processes and seek funding from federal, state, and other institutions
• You participate in the annual audit for the German branch in coordination with the French parent company
• You run a small accounting team

What do we expect from you? Your qualifications

• University degree in accounting or higher education in accounting (assistant tax assistant, financial accountant, accountant, business economist with a focus on finance/accounting)
• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience in accounting
• Good practical knowledge of the HGB / RechKredV requirements
• Solid technical and accounting knowledge, particularly VAT transactions in a European context
• Mastery of Excel and in-depth knowledge of SAP
• Command of German and English, as internal communication with the French parent company is in English
• Team management skills, and working closely with HQ
• Understanding of intercultural relationships and good communication skills

What can you look forward to? Our range

• Permanent contract with competitive pay
• 39h/week with hybrid option
• A comprehensive induction, technically interesting tasks and a modern working environment
• A varied job and challenging projects
• 30 days holiday
• Holiday/Christmas bonus
• Nice colleagues, lots of creative freedom

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