Sr.Financial Auditor (German Speaker)

Key Responsibilities Financial Audits: Plan and carry out internal audits of financial records, transactions and controls to confirm they are accurate and compliant.

German Regulatory Compliance: Make sure all financial activity follows German accounting principles (HGB), local tax laws and statutory reporting requirements.

Tax Review: Review tax filings, VAT returns and related documents for accuracy and compliance with German tax law. Support external tax advisors and authorities when needed.

External Audit Support: Act as the main contact for external auditors. Prepare documentation and coordinate year-end and statutory audits.

Internal Controls: Assess current internal controls, find risks and gaps, and recommend improvements.

General Ledger & Reconciliations: Review general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and the month-end and year-end close processes.

Financial Statement Review: Check that financial statements are accurate and prepared under German reporting standards.

Audit Reporting: Prepare clear audit reports and findings for senior management, with practical recommendations.

Process Improvement: Help develop and improve financial policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Finance, HR, Legal and Operations on payroll compliance, expense controls and regulatory matters.

Must-have: Strong understanding of German accounting practices and local regulations

Proven experience with German accounting and tax regulations

Solid knowledge of German tax laws, including corporate tax, VAT and trade tax

Fluent German and English, both written and spoken

Also required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field. A Master’s degree, CPA, or German qualification (e.g., Steuerberater, Wirtschaftsprüfer, Bilanzbuchhalter) is a plus.

7+ years of experience in auditing, accounting or financial compliance, ideally in a multinational company or an audit firm

Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements under HGB

Familiarity with general ledger functions and the month-end and year-end close process

Experience with multiple legal entities is an advantage

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Good command of financial software and ERP systems (e.g., DATEV, SAP)