Key Responsibilities:

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Manage general ledger activities, including payroll, pensions, expenses, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.

• Oversee and review work completed by offshore teams, ensuring compliance with internal controls and reporting standards.

• Assist in preparing tax returns (CIT, VAT, etc.) and ensure accurate filings within regulatory deadlines.

• Analyze financial data to provide insights for variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Prepare materials for regulatory and internal reporting, including board and committee presentations.

• Support external and internal audits, maintaining high-quality documentation and governance.

Qualifications:

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant, or equivalent experience in accounting or audit.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a financial institution, preferably within an international group.

• Strong understanding of depository banking operations, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience with general ledger systems (Oracle or similar preferred).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills in English and German.

• Comfortable overseeing processes handled by offshore teams.