STAT Accountant (German Speaker) - Germany

Job description

The big picture: We are looking for an ambitious Statutory Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will support the financial department across various European countries and participate in audit processes and year-end closings. Responsibilities: Manage/Review all STAT work in allocated portfolio Preparation of monthly tasks such as Flux analysis and Balance sheet recons Analyze the accounts on a monthly basis to identify unusual or irregular transactions and make recommendations to resolve them Provide guidance to other STAT accounting staff and assist with mentoring staff to meet all client deadlines Preparation of the year-end financial close activities, such as US to local GAAP reconciliations, Local GAAP financial statements and meet all related deadlines Key figure for quarterly and year-end audits and main contact with the auditors for the preparation of the PBC list Assist with ad-hoc accounting, tax and finance projects Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics Good MS Office Skills Advanced Excel Skills Fluency in English (Written and Verbal) At least B2 level of German Good knowledge of Accounting principles 2-3 years experience working on accounting Ability to organize large amounts of data Attention to detail Good communication skills with proactive, supportive and positive approach Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Flexibility to travel in accordance with client and other job requirements SAP ERP knowledge is required SSC environment would be an asset Why CKH is the best choice? CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in USA, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, France, Azerbaijan, Spain, Philippines, Argentina and Greece. Our tree logo is representative of CKH’s ideals: The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble. The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree. Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows. The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients. The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.