Senior Ledger Accountant (m/f/d)

Flaconi GmbH

  • Berlin
  • Post Date: 29. November 2024
Job Description

flaconi is one of Germany's leading online beauty retailers. Our online shop's portfolio offers more than 850 international brands and 55.000 products in the categories of perfume, skin care, make-up, hair care, natural cosmetics and accessories, covering from drugstore to organic to premium products.

flaconi was founded in 2011 and has a team of over 700 employees working from three locations: Our HQ in Berlin-Charlottenburg, our logistics center in Halle and our concept store in Berlin-Mitte. We are also represented in Austria and Poland.


At flaconi, we believe that diversity fuels creativity, innovation and growth. It thrives in all its forms of beauty. Our team is a mosaic of individuals from different backgrounds, cultures and life journeys, all united by a shared passion for beauty. Our commitment is grounded in our core values, particularly #trustinpeople. We hold ourselves accountable for creating an environment where every employee feels honestly valued, heard and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to foster belonging.

flaconi is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes and encourages all qualified candidates from all backgrounds and identities, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender identity, migration background, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, or age to apply.

Our Accounting team is looking to hire a Senior General Ledger Accountant who will be overseeing the company's financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This role involves preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end close processes. If your skill-set matches the below criteria, then we'd love to hear from you!

What you can expect in this role

  • Maintain and regularly update the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS
  • Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Assist with the month-end close process, including journal entries and financial analysis
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
  • Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Previous experience (at least several years) in accounting, with a focus on general ledger
  • Strong knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel and VAT
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Fluency in German and English - with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have:

  • Ideally, we would like to hire a "Bilanzbuchhalter" with IHK degree

  • Full transparency: For this role, we have a salary band between 54.500-67.400 EUR gross per year. The salary that we will offer you will always be within this span and is based on the skills that you show during the recruitment process
  • Our employees matter to us: We offer you a permanent contract and will cover the costs for your BVG or Deutschland ticket
  • Work-life balance: 29 vacation days, flexible working hours, up to three days of working from home a week and in specific cases the option to work 100 % remotely within Germany; the possibility of a paid sabbatical
  • flaconi Academy: Actively shape your own career path by taking advantage of our internal and external training opportunities
  • We care about your well being: We want to support you also during difficult times. For this, we offer you and your close relatives counseling sessions with mental health professionals
  • flaconi Fitness: a wide range of sports options & discounts on memberships
  • Family first: Our "emergency-daycare" is there for you in out-of-the-ordinary situations to look after your child on site at our office
  • Thinking about tomorrow together: flaconi subsidizes your savings contribution to the company pension scheme with an additional 20%
  • A comfortable working space with everything you need: High end technical equipment, fruits and drinks, no dress code and dogs are welcome in our office!
  • Other perks: Great discounts in our online shop as well with our partner companies, cool team events & company parties!
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