(Senior) Group Accounting Manager
Trade Republic
DESTINATION FOR GREAT TALENT
At Trade Republic, we are on a mission to democratize wealth. We set up millions of Europeans for wealth with fast, easy, and free access to capital markets. With over one million customers we are one of the largest savings platforms in Europe, with users holding over €6 billion on our platform.
We are seen as the go-to-destination for top talent from across the globe. Everyday we strive to make Trade Republic a great environment to do the best work of your life, surrounded by exceptional, caring and passionate colleagues. In addition to learning and growing with a world-class team, you will build a destination for everyone across Europe to put money to work.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Numbers run the business: In the Finance Department, we see ourselves as a business partner and enabler for our operating teams and management. We facilitate a smart corporate and financial strategy with technical expertise across accounting, regulatory, tax and strategic financial planning & analysis, allowing Trade Republic to make educated decisions at every step. We believe in the power of numbers and the story they tell.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- This is a senior role in our accounting organisation and a unique opportunity to be a key contributor and shape a small team into a best-in-class organisation
- You will be responsible for shaping our accounting policies (HGB, IFRS, RechKredV) across all business areas and ensure their rigorous documentation and adoption
- Be the face of Accounting when working closely with stakeholders across the company to define applicable accounting standards and logics support new product development
- Spearhead continuous development of our accounting standards, incl. local GAAPs, IFRS conversion, leading several topics with a high degree of independence
- Drive conversations with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including our year-end group audit
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 5 years professional experience in accounting, financial services, audit, or a comparable position in a top-tier accounting / advisory firm
- Excellent technical accounting (HGB, IFRS) knowledge, including experience with group reporting / consolidation
- Experience in the financial services / banking sector or a fintech startup with in-depth knowledge of relevant banking-specific topics and accounting complexities
- Self starter with the drive to work in a fast-paced, ever changing, high-growth organisation
- Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex accounting topics succinctly
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY NOW
At Trade Republic you will get to do the best work of your career. We are a destination for people who are exceptional at what they do. Every day, we strive to build a world-class team and provide the space for people to do their best. We have a relentless ambition of raising the bar and expect the best from ourselves. Through our dedicated people-first management approach and transparent career paths, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow your career like never before. And because you are surrounded by a diverse team of high performers, you will be learning every day.
You will play an important role in fixing one of the largest challenges we face - closing the pension gap and democratizing wealth. Trade Republic is a place where your job, your career and your passions intersect. If this gets you fired up, just like it does for all of us at Trade Republic, then reach out!