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abrdn

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Frankfurt
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a certified accountant with strong bookkeeping skills, proficient in IFRS, Local GAAP, VAT law, and possess comprehensive tax knowledge, along with fluency in English.
  • You will manage account bookings, oversee payment runs, post invoices, generate reports for management, handle liquid assets, calculate accruals, prepare tax calculations, and ensure compliance with trade regulations.

Requirements

  • Certified accountant (IHK, Chamber of Industry and Commerce, or comparable qualifications).
  • Outstanding interest in figures with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in accounting standards: IFRS, Local GAAP (HGB), RechKredV, and Investment law.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations, particularly VAT law.
  • Proficient in the English language.

Responsibilities

  • Execute impersonal account bookings, supervise, and reconcile asset accounts and profit and loss accounts (expenses & costs).
  • Manage, complete, and oversee manual payment runs.
  • Post and supervise debtors' and creditors' invoices, including reconciliation.
  • Review overall account details (balance sheet and profit and loss accounts) and generate periodic and as-needed reports for the Management Board and other customers.
  • Book and supervise liquid assets, such as securities, money market instruments, and fixed deposits.
  • Calculate and book accruals and deferrals for interest and call money. Handle and supervise accruals and deferrals thoroughly.
  • Prepare quarterly tax calculations (Corporate Income Tax / Corporate Trade Tax).
  • Register and monitor German foreign trade regulations compliance.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Senior Accountant position?

Candidates must be certified accountants (IHK, Chamber of Industry and Commerce, or comparable qualifications).

What accounting standards should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have proficiency in accounting standards such as IFRS, Local GAAP (HGB), RechKredV, and Investment law.

Is fluency in English required for this role?

Yes, proficiency in the English language is required.

What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Accountant at abrdn?

Key responsibilities include executing account bookings, managing payment runs, posting invoices, generating reports, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.

What kind of financial statements will the Senior Accountant prepare?

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB.

Does the role require knowledge of tax laws?

Yes, candidates must have comprehensive knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations, particularly VAT law.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, abrdn is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the growth and development of its employees.

What type of work environment does abrdn promote?

abrdn promotes an inclusive workplace that values diversity in all forms and is free from unfair or unlawful treatment.

Will the Senior Accountant need to coordinate with external auditors?

Yes, the Senior Accountant will coordinate with auditors and internal departments as part of their responsibilities.

What is abrdn's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

abrdn supports a culture that values meritocracy, fairness, and transparency, welcoming inquiries from everyone regardless of their background.

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abrdn

Finance
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At abrdn, we empower our clients to plan, save and invest for their futures. We structure our business into three areas – and together they reflect our focus on enabling our clients to be better investors:Investments: We work with clients to create solutions across markets, asset classes and investment strategies – combining our global network of investment professionals with research, data and technology. Adviser: We offer market-leading platform technology and tools that enable UK wealth managers and financial advisers to look after the diverse needs of their clients. Personal: We help people throughout the UK plan for their financial futures – through our financial planning business, our digital direct-to-consumer services and discretionary fund management services. Through the expertise, insight and innovation of our team, we aim to help clients create more ways for money to make an impact. We set our sights on giving them more confidence to achieve their goals, and more clarity about what they need next. And we focus on delivering outcomes that are more than just financial – by investing sustainably to build a better world. We’re a global business. We manage and administer £532 billion of assets for our clients, and we have over 1 million shareholders. (Figures as at 30 June 2021)Capital at Risk.