Head of Accounting

Main tasks & responsibilities Leadership & organization: Disciplinary and technical management of the accounting team as well as ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Monthly & quarterly closings: Preparation of monthly and quarterly closings (P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses) in accordance with UGB and group requirements (e.g. IFRS). Annual financial statements: Preparation and support in the preparation of the current annual financial statements as well as contact person for auditors, tax advisors and authorities. General and subsidiary ledgers: Monitoring and maintenance of the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed asset accounting. Budgeting & forecasting: Support with annual budget planning as well as with regular forecasts. Interface function: Close, collaborative cooperation with the Operations, Purchasing and Supply Chain departments to clarify finance-related issues. Process optimization: Continuous further development and digitalization of accounting processes as well as implementation of best practices. Qualifications & profile Education: Successfully completed commercial training (university/university of applied sciences with a focus on finance/controlling) or a thorough certified accountant examination (e.g. WIFI/Chamber). Professional experience: At least 5 years of solid experience in accounting, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial or logistics company. Initial leadership experience is an advantage. Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Austrian tax and commercial law (UGB); group accounting knowledge (IFRS/US-GAAP) is a plus. IT skills: Confident handling of common ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) as well as excellent Excel skills. Personality: Analytical strength, high attention to detail, hands-on mentality and a proactive personality with strong communication skills. If you are interested in this challenging position, we look forward to receiving your compelling application stating Ref. No. 111.032, preferably via our ISG career portal . Visit isg.com/jobs/search - here you can find new job offers every day.