Job offer: Group Consolidation Manager

Our client is a luxury hotel management company operates five-star hotels and residences worldwide.

Financial Accounting

• Ensure timely submission of monthly financial accounts for individual companies, reviewing the completeness and accuracy of data reported by affiliates.
• Prepare and submit consolidated monthly statutory financial statements in line with German GAAP.
• Establish and maintain a robust internal control environment for consolidated accounts, supporting documentation, and audit trails.
• Maintain open communication with subsidiaries, providing guidance on specific and complex accounting matters.
• Analyze financial accounts to deliver clear and relevant information on significant changes and variances to management.
• Prepare the annual group consolidated financial statements and related financial reports as required by German GAAP.
• Lead the statutory audit process, managing relationships with group and component auditors, coordinating audit planning, execution, and preparation of required documentation.
• Continuously evaluate and maintain an effective internal control system, updating corporate finance policies and procedures as necessary.
• Train and guide subsidiary controllers on quarterly analytical reviews and year-end reporting templates.

Management Accounting

• Produce and deliver consolidated management accounts and forecasts monthly, providing timely and accurate analyses.
• Perform detailed analytical reviews of management fees, income streams, and expenses.
• Coordinate and prepare the group budget and oversee its consolidation.
• Oversee the maintenance and standardization of the chart of accounts to ensure compatibility with the analytics environment.
• Support the ongoing development of the analytics database and collaborate with suppliers to align with business needs.
• Drive the consolidation system upgrade by collaborating with Finance and IT to identify needs, evaluate functionalities, define project scope, and manage project timelines and activities.

Other

• Manage and develop the team through regular meetings and workshops on key topics like audit preparation, year-end review, and updates.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on finance topics for corporate communications.
• Pursue professional education to stay updated on accounting developments and apply them as appropriate.
• Oversee or prepare presentations for board meetings.
• Participate in the Infor system upgrade project.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business and company needs.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting or an Accounting diploma.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Work Experience

• Over 3 years of proven experience in consolidating group statutory accounts in a fast-paced, dynamic, and international environment.
• Background in a Big Four firm or similar position with exposure to multinational companies and a deep understanding of consolidation accounting processes.
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP preferred.
• Solid grasp of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Experience in the hospitality or service industry is an advantage.

Languages

• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a multinational setting:
• English - excellent verbal and written skills.
• German language skills are a significant asset.

Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to achieving results, motivating, coaching, and developing the team, and acting as a role model.
• Effective team player with excellent interpersonal skills, displaying tolerance for differing views and effectively managing related conflicts.
• Skilled communicator across all organizational levels.
• Results-oriented with a proactive, hands-on approach, sense of ownership, and the ability to work independently.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities, comfortable challenging norms to drive improvement.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, organized, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-entity, high-volume environment.
• Skilled in change and project management, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• High integrity, discretion, and adherence to values and principles.
• Proficient in relevant software, including MS Office and financial consolidation tools.