Head of Accounting and Reporting Cee

Berlin, Germany

Berlin Brands Group (BBG) has been designing, producing, and selling products in the areas of kitchen appliances, garden & living, sports and consumer electronics since 2005 and is now one of Europe’s largest digital companies. We love brands and products

**Who we are**:
BBG creates, builds, buys, and scales consumer brands globally. Within the last 16 years we have created and built 14 own e-commerce brands in the areas of kitchen appliances, garden & living, sports and consumer electronics. Our largest and best-known brands are Klarstein, auna, blumfeldt and Capital Sports.
Since 2020, we have been buying e-commerce brands and scaling them globally through our more than 100 sales channels. By the end of 2021, we have acquired more than 40 brands and integrated them into our product portfolio.
Our passion for good products is reflected by the over 4,800 items we bring to our customers in 28 countries via the D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) model.
Our headquarter is in Berlin, however our more than 1000 employees work in many locations around the globe - from Europe, UK, USA, to Asia.

We have big plans and reinvesting in world-class logistics and fulfilment, innovative digital marketing, e-commerce, marketplace development and other sales channels. To fuel this growth, we are looking for talented and motivated colleagues like you to join us in shaping the DNA of BBG.

**What we offer**:
Teambuildings - Meet your colleagues in informal setting like Family day and let yourself loose during our Christmas and Summer parties. One thing we can assure you of is that in BBG we know how to party
Candy&Coffee bar - Help yourself to sweets and fresh fruit, sparkling water, tea or coffee to the heart’s content.
Employee discounts - Save 30% on anything from our brands (like Klarstein or Capital Sports). Kitchen appliances, top-notch sound systems, garden furniture... you will surely choose something from 2500 products we have on offer.
Multisport card - Free access to hundreds of sport centres, wellness centres, gyms or classes (yoga, dance, etc.) all around the country. Almost completely paid for by us.
Bonuses for special occasions - We realize, that work is only a part of your life, and will support you on your personal journey as well. And thus, will give you a special bonus on occasions like anniversaries, getting married, etc.
Sick days - On top of an annual leave, you have a few paid sick days you can use to recover.
Slovnaft BAjk - If you want to commute by bicycle, we will chip in on your Slovnaft BAjk subscription (bike sharing in Bratislava)
A wide range of courses - Increase your professional expertise, get hang of people skills or anything else that will help your professional (and personal) life. Courses, books or online library is on your fingertips.
English/German/Slovak lessons - Learn new language or step up your game on one of the professional courses. You can join a lessons with a professional lector online from anywhere
We offer also place you can leave your bike and after that you can chill in our chill zone, or just took a massage from our massage chair

**What you will do**:
We’re looking for a Head of Accounting who is strategically and operationally minded and is experienced people manager.

We are looking for a Head of Accounting to supervise, track and evaluate day-to-day activities. Head of Accounting responsibilities include establishing financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting information.
This role will involve partnership with business leaders across BBG as well as external stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication will be expected, as will the ability to juggle multiple projects on tight timelines.

**Your responsibilities will be**:
To oversee our Accounting department (approx. 10 people)
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner
Project Management within Accounting department - implementation of SAP
Monthly / weekly reporting
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process
Recommend updates to and implement all approved business policies and accounting practices
Provide financial projections by coordinating budget/forecast preparation, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial information
Close cooperation with our CFO and C-level management

**What we are looking for**:
AND WE EXPECT YOU TO...
YOU HAVE AN EDUCATION
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIZATION
Finance, Economy, Accounting
YOU SPEAK FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Slovak - Proficiency (C2) and English - Advanced (C1)
OTHER KNOWLEDGE
Microsoft Excel - Expert
Microsoft Power Bi - Advanced
SAP - Advanced
POHODA - Basic
EXPERIENCE IN THE POSITION/SECTOR
Head of Accounting
YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
5
AND YOU WILL FIT IN WITH US BECAUSE YOU HAVE THESE QUALITIES
Communication skills
Experience in the international environment (e-commerce company is a plus)
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