German speaking Accounting Manager

German Speaking Accounting Manager

Location
Hybrid: Central London office 3 x days a week

Language Requirements for the job
Fluency in English and German is essential

About the Company
Our client is a global consulting and advisory firm, working with senior leaders (CEOs, governments, large organisations) across the world.

The Role
They now wish to hire a German speaking Accounting Manager to manage the function of the client engagement team. The main focus of the job will involve overseeing ongoing work-in-progress and accounts receivable management, ensuring highly efficient client invoicing and accounting.

Key Responsibilities of the job:

* Manage the engagement accounting process of the team

* Design and develop efficient and effective procedures across multiple geographic markets

* Supervising staff located in multiple locations, setting group goals and objectives

* Lead the execution of high quality and detailed work product

* Monitor work in process on engagements and working effectively with engagement teams

* Oversee complete and accurate monthly financial statements

* Act as a key point of contact for the external auditors for engagement accounting transactions

* Act as a business partner to colleagues across functions and consulting communities

* Collaborate successfully with engagement personnel and finance colleagues to continuously improve the entire order to cash value stream

Candidate Profile:

* Fluent German and English speaker. Other languages are an advantage but not essential

* University Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or equivalent field of study

* Experience in an operational or functional role, ideally in a business services background

* Experience working within a global enterprise and performing transactions in multiple currencies

* Supervisory leadership experience with experience coaching and developing talent

* Highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritize responsibilities effectively

* Experience leading complex initiatives and improving processes

* Solid leadership and management skills

* Strong decision making, critical thinking and creative problem solving

* Client service mindset with exemplary interpersonal skills.

* Experience with ERP Systems (e.g., SAP S/4 Hana Cloud) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Salary & Benefits:
Negotiable up to c£80,000 + bonus of 15% - 25% and excellent benefits.

To be considered for this role with a global consultancy, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed