Job Description
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
About Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a leading international investment and wealth management group with a strong focus on delivering excellent client service through innovation, technology, and talent. As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our finance function in Germany and are looking for an experienced accounting professional to support our local entities within an international group structure.
Your Role
In this position, you will be responsible for the financial accounting and reporting of the German legal entity within the Aberdeen Group. You will ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with IFRS and German GAAP (HGB) and act as a key contact for internal stakeholders, Group Finance, and external auditors.
This role combines hands-on accounting responsibility with coordination tasks and offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements in an international environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
1. Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB
2. Execution and coordination of period-end and year-end closings
3. Posting of accruals, provisions, and deferrals
4. Review and analysis of balance sheet and P&L accounts, including variance analysis
5. Preparation of management reports and ad-hoc financial analyses
General Ledger & Accounting Operations
6. Full responsibility for general ledger accounting
7. Performance of account reconciliations and documentation
8. Monitoring of accounts payable and accounts receivable
9. Accounting for bank accounts, cash positions, and selected financial instruments
10. Support of payment processes in compliance with internal controls and approval guidelines
Audit, Tax & Compliance
11. Main contact person for external auditors and support of statutory and group audits
12. Coordination of audit deliverables and documentation
13. Support of tax-related matters (corporate income tax, trade tax, VAT) in cooperation with internal tax teams and external advisors
14. Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, HGB, IFRS, and regulatory requirements
Projects & Process Improvement
15. Participation in finance and accounting projects
16. Support the further development and standardization of accounting processes
17. Oversight of internal accounting controls and reporting procedures
Your Profile
18. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or comparable qualification
19. Several years of professional experience in financial accounting, audit, or advisory (Big 4 experience is an advantage)
20. Good knowledge of IFRS and German GAAP (HGB)
21. Basic understanding of German tax regulations, especially VAT
22. Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle or comparable systems)
23. Strong MS Excel skills
24. Good German and English skills
Personal Skills
25. Structured, independent, and detail-oriented working style
26. Hands-on mentality with a strong sense of responsibility
27. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
28. Professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
29. Interest in working in an international finance environment
What We Offer
30. A responsible position as Finance Manager / Accounting manager / Senior Accountant within an international company
31. Broad exposure to IFRS, HGB, audit, and tax topics
32. Opportunities for professional and personal development
33. Modern working environment in Frankfurt am Main
34. Competitive compensation package and attractive benefits