Head of Accounting (m/f/d)

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CHRONEXT is the leading e-commerce destination for luxury watches. Our mission is to create transparency, trust and joy for all watch lovers!

Therefore, we only offer watches tested and certified for quality and authenticity by our experienced watchmakers in our master workshop. Since our founding in 2013, our vision has been to define the global marketplace through accessibility, superior service and a secure shopping experience. We have an international presence with our lounges in Cologne, Zug and Hong Kong and others. As part of the team, you will work with nearly 120 people from 30 different countries and have the opportunity to shape your own personal future and that of CHRONEXT by working independently.

Become part of CHRONEXT and redefine the world of luxury watches!

To join our team in Cologne as soon as possible we are currently looking for a full-time

__HEAD OF ACCOUNTING (M/F/D)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES__

• You will be responsible for the professional and disciplinary management of our accounting team, which currently consists of 6 people
• You are responsible for the preparation of the end-of-month, end-of-quarter and annual financial statements according to the German Commercial Code and also support the preparation of the consolidated financial statements according to the International Financial Reporting Standards
• You are in charge of the balance sheet accounting of all affiliates (accounts payable and receivable as well as G/L accounting, including merchandise accounts)
• You optimize and further develop our group-wide ERP system
• You coordinate all tax activities including tax planning and optimizing
• You are responsible for ongoing tax-related matters
• You are in charge of ensuring and complying with internal processes and guidelines
• You are our contact person for external stakeholders such as banks, payment service providers, auditors, tax authorities and tax consultants

YOUR PROFILE - IT'S WHAT MAKES YOU TICK THAT COUNTS

• You have successfully completed your studies in economics/business administration or a comparable education
• You have several years of professional experience in an international company and a solid knowledge of accounting ( German Commercial Code, if necessary also International Financial Reporting Standards) and tax law
• You have at least 3 years of experience in a comparable management position in a dynamic environment
• You are experienced in working with ERP systems, ideally, you already worked with MS Dynamics Navision
• You are a team player, who likes to work conceptually on process improvements but also hands-on in a team
• You are an analytical thinker and familiar with all common -Office applications
• You are fluent in German and English

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A dynamic company with an international orientation, flexible working hours as well as the possibility of working from home, a highly professional and motivated team and short decision-making paths, as well as an exciting and responsible job with broad creative freedom
• Best prospects for your personal development, e.g. through financial support for language courses and job-related further training
• Attractive conditions for the purchase of luxury watches, a job ticket as well as free use of the fitness and wellness platform ClassPass and use of online group courses via Likeminded to promote mental health
• Company-wide events such as an annual Christmas party and smaller events per team every six months
• A modern office in the heart of Cologne with an always large selection of coffee, soft drinks, cool after-work K lsch and a table soccer/massage chair