German Financial Accountant
GermanyFull-TimeMid-levelAccounts / Finance
Skills
What You'll Do:
- Manage and review the day to day compliance requirements in line with German GAAP and tax for our German and other international entities;
- Assist with year end statutory audits and tax returns;
- Manage the relationship with our outsource provides for local entities compliance requirements;
- Own month VAT reporting and accounting for our German entities;
- Assist in completeness of reconciliations between US GAAP and German GAAP for our German entities;
- Support other functions of the business operations, as required;
- Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and approvals;
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and perform variance analysis;
- Contribute to the preparation of financial statements;
- Collaborate effectively with Finance and cross-functional teams on monthly and annual close matters
- Actively participate in and drive process optimization and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the accounting function, and
- Provide support for ad hoc projects, financial analysis, and reporting as needed.
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment
- Deep expertise in German GAAP, tax and core accounting principles
- Previous expertise in working in a US Multinational with international subsidiaries
- Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, coupled with excellent analytical skills and an unwavering attention to detail
- Superior organization skills, demonstrating the ability to multitask effectively and prioritize workloads, along with exceptional project and time management skills
- The agility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with NetSuite, sage intacct and other modern accounting systems is an advantage
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
