RTL Group is seeking a Senior Accountant (m/f/d) for an on-site position in Cologne, Germany. The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS, including accounting policy assessments and alignment with management. You will independently handle complex accounting topics and provide professional support to related areas. You will assess and book ongoing, intricate accounting matters and perform thorough balance sheet and income statement analyses, deriving actionable recommendations. The role involves actively developing accounting and record-to-report (R2R) processes and participating in cross-functional projects, particularly the implementation and optimization of SAP S/4HANA. You will create audience-appropriate documentation and accounting memos for management, departments, and external auditors. You will lead and support year-end audits as a primary point of contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders.
RTL Group is seeking a Senior Accountant (m/f/d) for an on-site position in Cologne, Germany. The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS, including accounting policy assessments and alignment with management. You will independently handle complex accounting topics and provide professional support to related areas. You will assess and book ongoing, intricate accounting matters and perform thorough balance sheet and income statement analyses, deriving actionable recommendations. The role involves actively developing accounting and record-to-report (R2R) processes and participating in cross-functional projects, particularly the implementation and optimization of SAP S/4HANA. You will create audience-appropriate documentation and accounting memos for management, departments, and external auditors. You will lead and support year-end audits as a primary point of contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications: - A degree in economics or a comparable program with a focus on accounting/controlling. - Very good, practical knowledge of national and international accounting standards (HGB, IFRS); ideally experience with complex specialized topics. - Several years of professional experience in auditing (preferably Big Four or a large auditing firm) and/or in the accounting function of an international group. - Proficiency with SAP; experience with SAP S/4HANA or active contribution to a S/4HANA implementation is advantageous. - Structured and anal
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Qualifications: - A degree in economics or a comparable program with a focus on accounting/controlling. - Very good, practical knowledge of national and international accounting standards (HGB, IFRS); ideally experience with complex specialized topics. - Several years of professional experience in auditing (preferably Big Four or a large auditing firm) and/or in the accounting function of an international group. - Proficiency with SAP; experience with SAP S/4HANA or active contribution to a S/4HANA implementation is advantageous. - Structured and anal
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