Consolidation expert

Role: Consolidation Expert 

Location: Hamburg 

Salary: €80-€110k dependant on experience 

My client:

An award winning and market leading Developer and IPP within the Offshore Wind sector with a 10GW international portfolio and subsideries across 30 countries 

Duties: 

As Consolidation Expert, you will support the day-to-day business of group accounting, reporting directly to the Group Accounting Manager. Additionally, you will support the professional and process-related optimization of the group accounting function.

Consolidation of the Group on various reporting occasions and participation in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
Coordinating the preparation of information for the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and supporting the international subsidiaries with questions on reporting requirements.
Contributing to the preparation of the Group's monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as reports for the Executive Board and banks.
Active involvement in the further development of consolidation processes, controls and the SAP consolidation software.
Contact person for auditors, specialist departments and subsidiaries for questions relating to consolidation issues.
Reviewing the income statements and balance sheets of local and foreign subsidiaries based on group accounting policies falls also within your area of responsibility.
Ensuring the correct application of accounting standards and supporting the implementation of new IFRS standards.
Carrying out training courses for the SAP consolidation software.
Your profile:

You have successfully completed a relevant business degree in finance or accounting and bring several years of professional experience in in group accounting, auditing, or a related consulting role with experience in leadership.
Moreover, you are familiar with the common accounting (e.g.LucaNet) and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).
A profound knowledge of group accounting according to IFRS as well as the German Commercial Code (HGB) and relevant legal expertise round off you profile.
In addition, you are highly structured with an independent and process-oriented way of working and a strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Furthermore, you are proficient in MS-Excel, especially PowerPoint and Excel, and are fluent in written and spoken English and German with strong