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abrdn

28d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a certified accountant with strong bookkeeping skills, knowledge of IFRS and Local GAAP, tax law expertise, and proficiency in English.
  • You will execute account bookings, manage payments, reconcile invoices, generate reports, oversee 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 is the primary purpose of the Senior Accountant role at abrdn?

The primary purpose of the Senior Accountant role at abrdn is to oversee the day-to-day business of Accounting at abrdn Investments Deutschland AG, ensuring that operations are conducted in a controlled and efficient manner while preparing timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Accountant position?

Candidates are required to be certified accountants (IHK, Chamber of Industry and Commerce, or comparable qualifications) with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Which accounting standards must the Senior Accountant be proficient in?

The Senior Accountant must be proficient in IFRS, Local GAAP (HGB), RechKredV, and Investment law.

What are some key responsibilities of the Senior Accountant?

Key responsibilities include executing account bookings, managing payment runs, supervising invoices, generating reports, calculating tax provisions, and ensuring compliance with German foreign trade regulations.

Is knowledge of tax laws necessary for this role?

Yes, comprehensive knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations, particularly VAT law, is necessary for this role.

Is proficiency in the English language required for this position?

Yes, proficiency in the English language is required for the Senior Accountant position.

What can candidates expect in terms of company culture?

Candidates can expect a culture that values inclusivity, diversity, meritocracy, fairness, and transparency, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds and experiences.

Are there any specific compliance responsibilities for the Senior Accountant?

Yes, the Senior Accountant is responsible for registering and monitoring compliance with German foreign trade regulations.

How often will financial statements need to be prepared?

Financial statements will need to be prepared on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Does abrdn provide assistance for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, abrdn offers assistance or adjustments for candidates with disabilities as part of the application process.

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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.