As Head of Accounting for Germany, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and performance of our German entities while being part of an international finance team based in Prague.
Core Responsibilities
• Take full ownership of the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements under HGB for the German group of companies, while supporting the HQ consolidation team with IFRS adjustments and reporting alignment.
• Oversee general ledger accounting and ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency across all financial records.
• Safeguard full compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements, working closely with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, statements, and tax analyses to support decision-making and business performance.
• Lead or contribute to strategic projects focused on digital transformation, automation, and process efficiency.
• Actively participate in the implementation and continuous improvement of accounting systems, including the rollout of SAP S/4HANA.
Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of three professionals, fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Drive targeted training and upskilling initiatives, ensuring strong technical and process expertise within the team.
• Plan, coordinate, and optimize organizational workflows and cross-functional interfaces with other departments.
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performance culture built on trust, responsibility, and solution-oriented thinking.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES YOU WILL USE AND DEVELOP• Solid knowledge of German tax law and related compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of German accounting regulations (HGB) and experience in preparing statutory financial statements.
• 3–5 years of experience in a comparable accounting or finance leadership role, ideally within an international environment.
• Proficiency in SAP, ideally with exposure to SAP S/4HANA.
• Fluency in English and German – both written and spoken – is essential for daily communication within the international team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany and to the company’s headquarters in Paris.
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Klépierre is a European leader in shopping malls and retail locations.