Description About Citco Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs. For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com About the Team & Business Line: For over 75 years Citco has developed an ethos of service excellence and partnership in corporate fiduciary and administration that our clients rely upon. Through our global office network we provide a full suite of corporate administrative services to set up, administer and maintain corporate entities throughout their life cycle. Within the business line Corporate Solutions (C2S) of Citco we serve national and international clients with regards to their investment structures in Germany. These clients consist of German small and mid-size holding companies investing into alternative assets (such as private equity and real estate assets) and outsource their administration to Citco including accounting services which are mostly rendered from Citco’s centers of excellence. We are looking for an Account Manager – Accounting who will directly report to the local Managing Director. Responsibilities Your Role: In this regard you will be the first point of contact for the client, third party service providers as well as inhouse senior management and will be responsible for the accounting services. Tasks to be covered: Organizing, supervising and monitoring the general accounting and bookkeeping activities rendered by the Citco Germany Corporate Solutions to its German clients (LPs, GPs and smaller or mid-size German companies) according to German GAAP, (inter)national and industry specific accounting requirements; Organizing, supervising and monitoring the preparation of annual, quarterly or monthly management or investor reports for client companies, including balance sheets, P&L or other financial KPI reports; we would expect you to be able to correct and instruct the team of accountants and in rare cases you would do selected book-keeping yourself; Remotely leading a team of accountants; Showing ownership and taking over responsibility for the quality of the accounts; Pro-actively supporting the directors of the German clients with regards to the accounting results; Taking over the role of Citco’s point of contact towards the tax adviser, the auditor or legal advisers of the served companies; Maintaining a network of internationally established clients; Assist clients in audit planning & management; Advise senior management on development in the German market, in preparing offers and participate in pitches; Assisting, as necessary, with the structuring of financial and property transactions, and the creation, maintenance and dissolving international companies for the purpose of property acquisition; Taking over non-accounting work by pro-actively supporting the local team in rendering administrative services to the clients; Maintaining high quality operating standards, procedures and quality controls in line with Citco’s internal policies Assuming directorship mandates of serviced entities upon separate agreement Qualifications About You: You are an open-minded person who enjoys challenges typically coming along with a changing environment and have the ability to manage your tasks in a positive way. You bring along the following skill-set: A German degree in German accounting discipline (certified balance sheet accountant, tax expert or tax assistant) and at least 3 years’ experience, A strong analytical mind-set and the ability to deliver high quality service; Knowledge of preparation of financial statements based on German GAAP: basic knowledge of IFRS or any other GAAP would be considered as advantage; Be a meticulous, proactive and attentive to details; The ability to manage remote a team remotely; You bring along a commercial mindset which enables you to create and sell the company’s services to the client; You are a team player with excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously; You are fluent in both written and spoken English (B1 or higher); Be willing to learn and able to adapt in new challenges. Our Benefits Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect. Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.