Public summary
Join a global workplace wellness company based in Berlin as a Global Accounting Specialist. This role involves managing accounting functions for multiple international entities, ensuring compliance with local statutory regulations, supporting financial close and consolidation processes, and collaborating with cross-regional finance teams. The company values wellbeing, flexibility, and diversity, offering comprehensive benefits including wellness memberships, flexible schedules, and parental leave.
Responsibilities
Perform day-to-day accounting functions for international entities including journal entries, intercompany transactions, and account reconciliations. Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Coordinate and reconcile intercompany accounts and assist with consolidation in line with German GAAP. Collaborate with auditors and internal stakeholders during audits. Ensure compliance with local accounting and tax regulations. Support payroll, VAT/GST, and local reporting collaboratively with finance teams. Assist in developing global accounting policies and internal controls. Participate in ERP system implementations or upgrades. Promote wellbeing culture within the workplace.
Qualifications
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial close processes in a multinational environment. Advanced Excel skills including hard-coding. Experience with Datev and Lucanet systems advantageous. Familiarity with BI tools and basic SQL knowledge a plus. At least 3 years accounting experience with exposure to German GAAP and other European GAAP; US GAAP considered a plus. Proven ability in general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial analysis. Fluent English mandatory. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across geographies.