Group Accounting Director

Work location: Berlin / DE (Hybrid)

FULL-TIME

Reports to: Group CFO

The Accounting Director will be responsible for overseeing the accounting functions across all our international entities (Germany, Poland, UK, China). This role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record of managing diverse accounting teams in different markets. The successful candidate will have expertise in consolidation, tax regulations pertinent to e-commerce, IFRS and implementing robust accounting processes and systems. The Accounting Director will report directly to the CFO and will play a key role in shaping the financial infrastructure to support our growing business.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Financial Consolidation:
  • Set up the process and later on oversee the consolidation of financial statements from all international entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
  • Collaborate with regional accounting teams to streamline and standardize reporting processes, ensuring the proper accounting of transactions supporting the business
• Tax Compliance and Strategy:
  • Ensure compliance with international tax regulations and e-commerce tax laws across all regions.
  • Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s financial position and help to scale the business.
• Process and System Implementation:
  • Introduce and oversee the implementation of accounting systems and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Develop and enforce policies and procedures that enhance internal controls and support business objectives.
• Team Leadership and Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams across Germany, Poland, the UK, and China, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
  • Ensure alignment and consistency in accounting practices across all entities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the CFO and other senior executives to support strategic decision-making.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis and reporting.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance financial operations.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure the company’s accounting practices remain current and compliant.

WHAT YOU BRING IN

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing international teams
• Exposure to digital transformation of finance function to deliver efficiencies and productivity. Exposure to RPA and finance process automation will be highly advantageous to the role.
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards, tax regulations, and e-commerce industry practices, IFRS.
• Good knowledge of German GAAP accounting standards (HGB).
• Experience and expertise in governance and compliance framework set up & implementation in high growth organizations globally will be advantageous.
• Understanding of European ESG regulations will be an additional asset.
• Proven track record in managing financial consolidations for multinational entities.
• Experience in implementing accounting systems and process improvements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluent German and English language skills are required. Polish would be a huge asset.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

The DEVELOPMENT of each exponDOer is of the upmost importance to us:

• You will be assigned to a buddy, who will support, advise and simply be there during there for you during the first weeks of the onboarding.
• Your opinion makes a difference, and you will help us to shape with us expondo’s future.
• We provide learning & development opportunities to promote your constant development.

We offer all our employees the FREEDOM to work how it is best suited to their needs:

• Whether it will be work from fully from the office or a hybrid, we will provide the needed hardware to work in comfort.
• We provide flexible working hours
• We trust our employees to make informed decisions, and your contributions will have a direct impact on our projects and overall success.

The expondo group is an international e-commerce company with more than 300 employees. We are a renowned manufacturer and online retailer of niche products created by experts for experts, operating in Europe and having locations in Germany, Poland, Hong Kong and China. Our focus is to provide our customers with an appropriate and scalable service.

To be a part of the extended expondo community is to be a part of an ambitious and dynamic global company. What lies ahead in terms of future is in the hands of our employees. It is their ideas, vision, skills, and talents which allow for us to succeed in this fast paced, globalizing world. Our purpose is to empower DOers.

In our CULTURE we respect our employees’ needs and care for each other:

• We care about everyone’s physical and mental health, and that is why we provide the best possible conditions for a sustainable work-life balance.
• You will be a part of a diverse team in which good humour, mutual support and respect are highly valued.

It’s time to get it done with expondo and the time is now.