Bookkeeper - German Speaking - Berlin, Germany

Position: Bookkeeper - Native German Speaking
Location: Berlin, Germany
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job type: Permanent

Bookkeeper of the German entity.

The bookkeeper will be responsible for:
Bookkeeping for German and international entities.
Setting up a proper ledger.
Preparation of accounting done by KPMG and working hand-in-hand with them.
Scanning of receipts
Maintaining an orderly accounting filing system
Ensure that receivables are collected promptly
Issue invoices to 3rd parties
Travel expenses
Financial Statements
Providing information to the external accountant (Big-4) who creates the company’s financial statements
Review of the financial statements
Assembling information for external auditors for the annual audit
Communications with fund admins (Cyprus, BVI)
Managing bank accounts
Setting-up new bank accounts
Relationships with banks
Ensuring payments to be made in time
Processing payroll in a timely manner
Budgeting
Maintaining and supporting annual budget
Calculating variances from the budget and reporting significant issues to management
Compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
Providing clerical and administrative support to management as requested

Desired Qualifications:
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Knowledge of bookkeeping and GAAP, IFRS and German “HGB”
At least 2 years relevant professional experience in bookkeeping, accounting or similar back-office functions
High attention to details, thoroughness. Ability to work in a dynamic multicultural environment. High level of autonomy and “will-do” approach
Native German speaker, good knowledge of English (at least upper intermediate)

KEY SKILLS:
Native German speaker, English advanced
Experience in German bookkeeping\accounting at least 1 year
Knowledge of GAAP

If you have further inquiries about this role, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at: 02033-71-7671