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abrdn

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a certified accountant with strong bookkeeping skills, knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP, tax laws (especially VAT), and proficiency in Microsoft Office and English.
  • You will prepare financial statements, manage account bookings, supervise accruals, analyze accounts, and handle tax calculations while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Requirements

  • Certified accountant (IHK, Chamber of industry and commerce or comparable)
  • Very good feeling for figures and pronounced understanding of book-keeping and accounting
  • Very good knowledge of following accounting standards: IFRS, Local GAAP (HGB), RechKredV, Investment law
  • Very good knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations, in particular VAT law
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
  • Good English Language skills

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB (German Commercial Code). Coordination of these issues with auditors and internal departments.
  • Execution of impersonal account bookings as well as supervision and reconciliation of asset accounts and profit and loss accounts (expenses & costs)
  • Simulation, execution and control of manual payment runs
  • Entire handling and supervision of accruals and deferrals
  • Posting and supervision of debtors and creditors invoices, including reconciliation
  • General account analysis (BS and P&L accounts), periodical reports and ad-hoc reports for Management Board and other recipients
  • Booking and supervision of liquid assets, such as securities, money market instruments and fixed deposits
  • Calculation and booking of accruals and deferrals for interest and call money
  • Quarterly Preparation of Tax Calculation (Corporate Income Tax / Corporate Trade Tax)
  • Registration / monitoring of registration German foreign trade regulations

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Accountant at abrdn?

The primary responsibilities include preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB, supervision and reconciliation of accounts, managing accruals and deferrals, and preparing tax calculations, among other accounting duties.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Accountant position?

Candidates should be certified accountants (IHK or comparable), have a strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting, and possess good knowledge of IFRS, HGB, and relevant tax laws.

Is experience with IFRS and HGB necessary for this role?

Yes, candidates must have very good knowledge of IFRS, Local GAAP (HGB), and other relevant accounting standards.

What software skills are required for the Senior Accountant position?

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required for this role.

Are English language skills important for this job?

Yes, good English language skills are a requirement for the Senior Accountant position.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

abrdn is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and promotes a culture that values meritocracy, fairness, and transparency.

Will the Senior Accountant be involved in tax-related tasks?

Yes, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing quarterly tax calculations including Corporate Income Tax and Corporate Trade Tax.

What is the work environment for the Senior Accountant?

The work environment promotes controlled and efficient operations within the finance function, specifically within the Accounting area.

How does abrdn support employees with disabilities?

abrdn encourages candidates to inform them of any required adjustments due to a disability during the application process to ensure appropriate assistance is provided.

What is the role of the Senior Accountant in relation to auditing?

The Senior Accountant coordinates financial issues with auditors and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

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abrdn

Finance
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At abrdn, we empower our clients to plan, save and invest for their futures. We structure our business into three areas – and together they reflect our focus on enabling our clients to be better investors:Investments: We work with clients to create solutions across markets, asset classes and investment strategies – combining our global network of investment professionals with research, data and technology. Adviser: We offer market-leading platform technology and tools that enable UK wealth managers and financial advisers to look after the diverse needs of their clients. Personal: We help people throughout the UK plan for their financial futures – through our financial planning business, our digital direct-to-consumer services and discretionary fund management services. Through the expertise, insight and innovation of our team, we aim to help clients create more ways for money to make an impact. We set our sights on giving them more confidence to achieve their goals, and more clarity about what they need next. And we focus on delivering outcomes that are more than just financial – by investing sustainably to build a better world. We’re a global business. We manage and administer £532 billion of assets for our clients, and we have over 1 million shareholders. (Figures as at 30 June 2021)Capital at Risk.