moving thermal future
Manager Group Accounting, IFRS
Location
Germany
Posted
116 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Manager Group Accounting, IFRS
Spheros
• Lead the preparation of IFRS consolidated financial statements, disclosure notes, and management reports • Support the monthly and annual consolidation process • Collaborate closely with international subsidiaries for accurate reporting • Maintain and update Group Accounting Policies and Manual • Drive the implementation of new or revised IFRS standards • Provide guidance on complex accounting topics • Design and maintain the Group internal control framework • Act as a business partner for local accounting teams • Serve as a key contact for external auditors • Work closely with Group Controlling and subsidiaries for consistent accounting treatment
Job Requirements
- Degree from a business school or MBA
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing
- Strong audit background, ideally at a Big 4 or another reputable audit firm
- Proven experience with IFRS
- Experience with group reporting or consolidation processes
- Strong technical understanding of IFRS
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with consolidation tools (e.g., LucaNet, SAP BFC) is an advantage
- Business-fluent German and English skills
Benefits
- An open and constructive working atmosphere
- Opportunity to contribute ideas
- Working in international teams
- Career development opportunities
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