Dach Lead Accountant

About the Role

Accountant Assistant - DACH ensures accurate and timely monthly reporting for the DACH region, maintaining a strong internal control environment and supporting statutory compliance. This role partners with Shared Service Centers and local finance teams to deliver high-quality financial outcomes while driving process improvements. Success means combining technical expertise with agility and collaboration, embedding our Future Ready behaviors-tech fluency, continuous improvement, and cross-border teamwork-alongside our values of Ambition, Integrity, Partnership, and Accountability.

Your Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

Execute accurate and timely month-end close for the European region.

Prepare and review local Balance Sheet reconciliations and reviews.

Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and statutory requirements.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with Shared Service Centers to ensure all local journal entries are completed.

Serve as a point of contact for external auditors during audits.

Support local finance teams across multiple countries to meet regional requirements.

Process & Control Enhancement

Maintain a strong internal control environment across all accounting activities.

Identify and implement best practices in reporting, reconciliations, and controls.

Contribute to finance process improvements and digital enablement initiatives.

Qualifications / Requirements

Must-Have Skills & Experience

Qualified accountant (or studying towards) (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

Proven experience in regional or multi-country accounting roles.

Experience with MS Office Suite (strong Excel skills), PowerBI a plus.

Strong German & English proficiency (written and verbal).

Ability to manage audits and maintain robust internal controls.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience

Experience with ERP systems and finance transformation projects.

Exposure to multinational finance environments.

Familiarity with internal control frameworks and compliance processes.

Education & Qualifications

Qualified Professional accounting qualification (or studying towards) (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely and accurate month-end close for the European region.

Compliance with statutory and tax requirements.

Zero material audit findings.

Successful implementation of process improvements.

Career Path & Development

Opportunity to progress into senior regional accounting roles or specialize in finance transformation and systems optimization. Exposure to cross-border projects and global finance initiatives.