Financial Lead

Job Purpose:

To be the professional responsible for the managing accounting function including line management of the finance team in Ground Support Germany. To prepare the monthly financial statements and year end reporting (AIFRS and statutory accounts) for the company. Official reporting as statistics, VAT, Tax returns etc. Take part in the budgeting process. Prepare internal reports and cost follow-up. Maintain accounting instructions, routines and charts of accounts. As Line Manager, to manage and develop direct reports in order to ensure a well functioning accounting and reporting process in own area of responsibility.

Skills and expectations:

Skills

• Organisational ability
• Germany Language
• Reasonable written and oral English
• Essential accounting terms and mechanisms.
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Excel.
• Navision and Hyperion knowledge preferable.
• Interest for development and utilisation of accounting and administrative systems
• Team player and a motivator for the finance group

Education and Experience

• Accounting qualification
• Minimum 5 years relevant job experience.
• Experience in working for an international organisation
• Experience in dealing with auditors, tax authorities etc
• Previous line management experience preferable

Behavioural Competencies

• Leadership – lead by example and provide clarity to team members
• Developing self and team
• Customer focus
• Results oriented
• Commercial Focus
• Hands-on
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Absolutely reliable

All benefits and salary, will be negotiated with candidates personaly.