Senior Accountant Group Accounting (m/f/d)
Germany / Bayreuth
CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.
Your area of responsibility:
* Preparation of consolidated financial statements for EMEA sub-group at month-end and year-end (including communication to financial auditors) according to IFRS (German GAAP “HGB”)
* Perform analytical reviews of consolidated financial statements which include P&L statement, Balance sheet, and trend analysis (including communication with single entities)
* Preparation of monthly group reporting for EMEA sub-group
* Responsibility for monthly intercompany reconciliation within EMEA and with Goodbaby Group
* Close communication and cooperation with Group Finance in regards to compliance with Accounting standards and application in entities of EMEA sub-group
* Perform Impairment Tests for Goodwill (IFRS) and carrying amounts for Financial investments (German GAAP “HGB”)
* Improvement of Accounting processes and implementation of financial controls
* Support in proper accounting for Mergers & Acquisitions in EMEA sub-group
* Evaluation and optimization of existing processes/workflows and tools with a focus on further digitalization and automation of respective processes and their integration into the existing SAP HANA IT landscape
Your qualifications:
* A completed degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a comparable field
* At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial reporting and group accounting, ideally in an international environment
* In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the German Commercial Code (HGB)
* Experience in conducting analytical reviews of consolidated financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and trend analysis
* Experience in preparing monthly reports for corporate structures, preferably for EMEA regions
* Strong communication skills to interact effectively with financial auditors, individual entities, and the group finance department
* Experience in conducting impairment tests for goodwill under IFRS and for financial investments under HGB
* Demonstrated experience in improving accounting processes and implementing financial controls
* Experience with SAP HANA in financial reporting and management
* Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken
CYBEX operates globally and has employees from over 29 nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, you’ve come to the right place. As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities. In addition to a competitive salary, attractive annual leave, and discounts on our products you’ll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment.