Accounting Manager

• Supervision of the Accounting function (General Ledger, Payables, Receivables, Treasury)
• Management responsibility for four direct reports, including leave management, performance appraisal and individual development plans.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures, and in accordance with HGB (German GAAP) and VAS (local GAAP).
• Coordinate monthly financial closing process to completion of financial statements.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations monthly. Identify and coordinate follow up action required.
• Oversee the maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register. Ensure capital costs and maintenance expenses are correctly recognized, and that depreciation methods and rates comply with HGB (German GAAP) and VAS (local GAAP).
• Provide SAP expertise for problem solving in General Ledger and sub-ledger functions.
• Identify and coordinate internal control processes for the accounting function.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital position. Coordinate cash flow forecasting, including identification of foreign currency requirements.
• Manage and coordinate the annual external audit process. Ensure Group and statutory requirements are met.
• Manage all tax reporting requirements (including Corporate Income Tax, Transfer Pricing documentation, CbC reporting, Pillar 2 reporting)
• Manage any tax audits or inquiries from tax authorities.
• Manage company insurance processes (PDBI, Marine Cargo, PPL).
• Participate in ad hoc projects as required.