Accountant (m/f/d)

Job description

Accountant (m/f/d)

Company : Safran Helicopter Engines

Job field : Finance and management

Location : Hamburg , Germany

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 3 years

Spoken language(s) :

German Fluent

English Fluent

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Job Description

What we offer you:

As part of an international aviation group, we offer you at our Hamburg location – and in the future in Norderstedt – a creative and growing work environment with a multicultural background.

Your personal development is of great importance to us: In addition to new challenges and exciting tasks, we continuously develop your skills and experiences through internal and external trainings and coachings.

In addition to our attractive salary package, you will benefit from numerous benefits including

• Intensive onboarding with internal networking events

• Mobile working

• Supplementary health insurance

• Company pension scheme

• Transportation allowance or cover of your German ticket

• Pluxee vouchers

• Free of charge health check-ups, adjustable tables and participation in sports events

• Company leasing of bicycles

• Participation in our share savings plan

• Corporate benefits

• Budget for individual specialist literature

and much more.

However, above all, we like to celebrate our successes! Whether a new contract signature, award winnings, summer festivals, Christmas parties or kick off activities, employee events are part of our corporate culture!

As our future Accountant (m/f/d) …

… You will join a team of 4 and be responsible for providing accurate and timely accounting information and support in compliance with company, government, statutory, and policies of Safran Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current standards and regulations

• Independent supervision of the accounts payable and travel cost function

• Offering guidance to operational staff on tax-related matters

• Supporting tax compliance efforts and ensuring timely tax filings

• Identifying potential tax risks within your area of responsibility

• Staying informed about tax-related developments and contributing to newsletters and tax-focused events.

Complementary Description

Your main activities will involve:

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Establish, maintain, analyze, and validate the company's legal and fiscal accounting results in accordance with local standards, regulations, and group instructions

• Provide thorough documentation and justification for accounts (closing and permanent files)

• Ensure compliance of accounts with local standards and regulations

• Generate consolidation files

Taxation

• Manage mandatory tax filings (VAT, corporate income tax, etc.) and transmit required fiscal consolidation data to the group

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax returns in line with applicable standards

• Analyze contracts for tax implications

• Participate in the research tax credit process

• Proactively monitor and stay informed about tax-related developments

• Assist with transfer pricing documentation

• Identify tax risks across your entire scope of responsibility

Auditing

• Support the "Subsidiary Taxation" and/or "Group Taxation" internal control cycle

• Manage relationships with independent auditors and tax inspectors

Job Requirements

What you bring with you:

• Completed apprenticeship as an Accountant or Assistant Tax Consultant

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting (P&L, General Ledger, Balance Sheet)

• Strong financial knowledge

• Knowledge of German taxation, particularly VAT, CIT, and Commercial Tax (preferred)

• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

• Ability to thrive in a matrix organization

• Excellent communication skills and assertiveness

• Fluency in both spoken and written English and German

You want to become part of our team?

We look forward to receiving your application.

Locate your future workplace

Borsteler Chaussee 4322453

Hamburg

Germany

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.