Assistant Financial Controller

Job description

Job Number 24150848
Job Category Finance & Accounting
Location Courtyard Berlin City Center, Axel Springer Strasse 55, Berlin, Germany, Germany VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or similar qualification. 

•  Minimum 2 years work experience in Finance. 

•  Preferably at least 1 year experience in a leadership role. 

•  Must be able to communicate very well in German and English (B2+)

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Management of Accounting Team

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.

• Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance.

• Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.

• Provides excellent leadership (e.g., differentiates top performers, fosters teamwork and encourages work/life balance).

• Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team.

• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

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