Financial Accountant / Corporate Tax Specialist (m/f/d)

Safran Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH

  • Hamburg
  • Veröffentlicht am: 4. November 2024
Jobbeschreibung

Safran Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH is a global manufacturer of gas turbine engines and a wholly owned subsidiary of Safran Helicopter Engines based in Bordes, France. In Hamburg, we provide customer services and commercialization to many countries in Central, Northern and Eastern Europe as well as Central Asia. The geographical area we serve covers over 300 customers in both civilian and military segments, totaling nearly 2,200 engines. Approximately 70 colleagues from 15 nations give their best every day to fulfill our mission to keep our customers flying!

We are looking for an

Accountant (m/f/d)

unlimited – full time – 40 hour-contract


As our future Accountant (m/f/d) you will join a team of 4 and be responsible for providing accurate and timely accounting information and support in compliance with company, government, statutory, and policies of Safran Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current standards and regulations
  • Independent supervision of the accounts payable and travel cost function
  • Offering guidance to operational staff on tax-related matters
  • Supporting tax compliance efforts and ensuring timely tax filings
  • Identifying potential tax risks within your area of responsibility
  • Staying informed about tax-related developments and contributing to newsletters and tax-focused events

Your main activities will also involve:

Accounting and Financial Reporting: Establish, maintain, analyze, and validate the company's legal and fiscal accounting results in compliance with local standards and regulations.

Taxation: Analyze contracts and manage mandatory tax filings (VAT, corporate income tax, etc.) while ensuring timely and accurate submission of tax returns.

Auditing: Support and manage internal and external finance-related matters.


  • Completed apprenticeship as an Accountant or Assistant Tax Consultant
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting (P&L, General Ledger, Balance Sheet)
  • Strong financial knowledge
  • Knowledge of German taxation, particularly VAT, CIT, and Commercial Tax (preferred)
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to thrive in a matrix organization
  • Excellent communication skills and assertiveness
  • Fluency in both spoken and written English and German

  • Intensive onboarding with internal networking events
  • Mobile working
  • Supplementary health insurance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Transportation allowance or cover of your German ticket
  • Pluxee vouchers
  • Free of charge health check-ups, adjustable tables and participation in sports events
  • Company leasing of bicycles
  • Participation in our share savings plan
  • Corporate benefits
  • A budget for individual specialist literature

and much more. However, above all, we like to celebrate our successes! Whether a new contract signature, award winnings, summer festivals, Christmas parties or kick off activities, employee events are part of our corporate culture!

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