Financial Reporting Accountant

Financial Reporting Accountant

We’re seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to join a genuinely exciting, and extremely well funded Robotics company in south Munich. This role sits within their  growing Financial Planning and Analysis team. The FP&A team sits at the heart of our clients national and international reporting and is accountable for delivering high-quality consolidated financial reports. 

Your Responsibilities

• Preparing consolidated financial statements of the national and international offices. This includes preparing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Helping with the preparation of financial reporting, taking inputs from across the finance function, using Excel skills to analyze data, investigating issues, and building accurate reports for monthly/quarterly/annual submissions
• Analyze financial data. This includes analyzing financial data to identify trends, make forecasts, and assess the company’s financial health
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances
• Maintain the accuracy of intercompany loans / related party balances and transactions across the group
• Act as point of contact for finance teams for reporting issues and queries
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including collaborating with other departments to gather relevant information and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial projections
• Improving processes and outputs to ensure they remain fit for the future
• Other duties as assigned. This may include a variety of other tasks related to financial reporting, such as preparing presentations, conducting training, and management reporting

Your Profile

• Higher education diploma in finance/accounting, or lower qualification if compensated by relevant experience
• Ideally at least 4 years experience in finance and accounting, or a finance reporting function, demonstrating delivery of information to high-quality standards
• Knowledge of international accounting standards as well as German commercial code (HGB) and their implementation within an organization
• Excellent command of the MS Office tools (Excel in particular)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Very good command of German, minimum level B2
• Attention to detail and strong deadline management skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong team player, able to communicate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Flexible to travel in Germany and abroad

What else is on offer?

• Competitive yearly salary 
• Small amount of hybrid working (1 day per week from home) 
• Dynamic high-tech startup experience combined with financial soundness and world-class investors
• Challenging tasks and projects
• Great working environment in an interdisciplinary, international team
• Room for creativity and personal development