(Junior) Financial Accountant (German-Speaking)

Overview

This role involves supporting financial accounting activities, including bookkeeping, invoicing, tax return preparation, and assistance with monthly and annual financial statements under HGB. The position can be performed remotely from South Africa OR Nambia.

Responsibilities

• Independently post business transactions in DATEV (CDG and CTS), including:
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Assets
  • Bank
  • Credit cards
  • Travel expenses
• Carry out invoicing
• Prepare and submit VAT/sales tax returns, including advance sales tax returns
• Perform invoicing and advance sales tax return processing and ensure completeness and accuracy
• Prepare and check payment runs
• Maintain master data and accounts
• Participate in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB in cooperation with the external tax office and colleagues in the UK
• Serve as a contact person for employees, customers, suppliers, as well as auditors and authorities
• Support weekly cash flow updates
• Participate in projects and provide and prepare information for other departments

Requirements

• Completed commercial training with relevant further qualifications in financial accounting, or completed (technical) university studies in accounting, finance, business administration, or a similar field
• Relevant professional experience in the areas of activity listed above is preferred
• Good knowledge of HGB
• Very good knowledge of common MS Office applications—especially Excel—plus accounting software, ideally DATEV
• Very good business-fluent German (written and spoken)
• Very good business-fluent English (written and spoken) is desirable
• High degree of loyalty, teamwork skills, and a strong sense of responsibility
• Independent, committed, and self-reliant working style
• Very good organizational and coordination skills, with high accuracy

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: R28 000 - R32 000 per month
• If based in Windhoek: must invoice the employer and manage own taxes

Location

Remote from South Africa OR Nambia