Head of Accounting (m/f/x)

Scalable

München, BY, Germany Full-time 10 days ago
Workplace
On-site
Location
München, BY, Germany
Who can apply
Based in Germany: you usually need the right to work there

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About the role

Job Description

* Lead and scale Scalable Capital’s Accounting function, covering German GAAP (HGB/RechKredV) and IFRS requirements * Design, standardize, and automate accounting processes across existing and new workstreams to improve efficiency, quality, and control * Own and drive cross-functional accounting projects, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., auditors, tax advisors), and continuously improve the accounting process landscape * Take end-to-end responsibility for the monthly and annual close, including monthly tax reporting and support for related reporting requirements * Contribute to the design of booking logic and posting patterns within our in-house core banking system, ensuring accurate and scalable accounting treatment

Qualifications

* Extensive experience in financial accounting under German GAAP (HGB) and in handling tax-related matters * Proven hands-on experience in preparing (consolidated) annual financial statements and managing the external audit process * Solid knowledge of tax-relevant accounting topics, e.g., VAT and related reporting requirements. * Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a structured, precise working style and strong problem-solving skills * Business-fluent in German and English (written and spoken)

Additional Information

* Be part of one of the fastest-growing and most visible Fintech startups in Europe, creating innovative services that have a substantial impact on the lives of our customers * Work with an international, diverse, inclusive, and ever-growing team that loves creating the best products for our clients * Be productive with the latest hardware and tools * Learn and grow by joining our in-house knowledge sharing or career development sessions and spending your individual Education Budget  * Learn and experience German culture first hand by joining our free German language classes * International relocation support is provided if required  * Opportunity to work from abroad * Benefit from an attractive compensation package and from the company pension scheme * Monthly contribution of 50% for the ‘Deutschland Jobticket’ * Say goodbye to order commissions and say hello to your complimentary subscription of Scalable Capital's PRIME+ Broker * Enjoy flexible and discounted sports activities with Urban Sports Club

About Accountant jobs in Germany

Open jobs
348 open Accountant jobs in Germany, 29 of them posted in the last 7 days. See all Accountant jobs in Germany
Typical advertised pay
€48,000 – €70,000 a year for the middle half of the 31 job ads from 28 employers that state a salary in euros (median €55,000). This is base pay as advertised, not total compensation. Accountant salary in Germany
Skills the job ads ask for most
  • Excel 56%
  • Reconciliation 53%
  • Auditing 50%
  • CPA 38%
  • Financial reporting 36%
  • GAAP 34%

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