Financial Accountant; m​/f​/x

Cofinity
-X is a joint venture founded in 2023 by BASF, BMW Group, Henkel, Mercedes-Benz, SAP, Schaeffler, Siemens, T-Systems, Volkswagen, and ZF. Established by industry experts, our company is primed for growth and is intended to be further led by professionals like yourself.

• Run end-to-end bookkeeping in DATEV in accordance with German GAAP (HGB), including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and general ledger postings
• Take full responsibility for the month-end close, including the preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, prepayments and accounting adjustments
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, profit and loss accounts and supporting financial schedules
• Maintain the fixed asset register and monitor open items
• Prepare and submit monthly statutory reports (e.g. Bundesbank reporting – AWV)
• Support the preparation of the annual financial statements and tax filings in cooperation with our external tax advisor
• Prepare regular management reports, perform variance analyses and investigate unusual or unexpected financial movements
• Provide management with financial information and ad hoc analyses as required
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, standardisation and automation across accounting operations
• Take on related administrative tasks within finance and operations

• Completed vocational training as a tax clerk ( Steuerfachangestellte /r) or commercial training with further qualification as a certified accountant (e.g. Finanzbuchhalter IHK), or a degree in business administration with a focus on accounting
• At least three years of professional experience in financial accounting, ideally in the technology or SaaS sector
• In-depth knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and sound knowledge of VAT regulations
• Advanced Excel skills and a strong working knowledge of accounting systems such as DATEV
• Structured, precise and detail-oriented, with a high level of discretion
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• A pragmatic approach and a willingness to take on operational tasks
• Excellent command of German, both written and spoken, and a very good command of English

• Hybrid working model
• Work-life balance with flexible working hours
• Annual training budget for continuous professional and personal development (1.500 EUR)
• Free choice of hardware
• Monthly lunch subsidy (up to 115 EUR)
• Deutschland Ticket and Job Bike for environmentally friendly mobility options
• Workation to work remotely from different locations within the EU
• We offer every employee a pensions scheme ( bAV ) with company sponsorship
• Regular team events to strengthen cohesion and foster a positive working atmosphere
• A modern office with an impressive view of the Cologne Cathedral