Accounting Manager

Role Overview

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating the Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) functions across three countries: Germany, Bulgaria, and Poland.

This role has end-to-end ownership of core accounting processes, strong exposure to intercompany transactions, and a clear mandate to drive operational process improvements in a SAP ERP environment.

The ideal candidate combines solid technical accounting knowledge with hands-on leadership capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Accounting

• Lead and oversee AP, AR, and GL teams across multiple countries.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant accounting in line with local GAAP and group policies.
• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Supervise balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
• Act as key contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders

1. Intercompany & Cross-Border Activities

Manage and optimize intercompany accounting processes, including

• Intercompany reconciliations
• Cross-charges and settlements
• Transfer pricing support (in collaboration with Tax)
• Ensure consistency and alignment of intercompany processes across Germany, Bulgaria, and Poland

1. Process Improvement & Standardization

• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Drive standardization of accounting processes across countries.
• Support automation and digitalization initiatives within finance operations.
• Actively contribute to best practice sharing across regions.

1. SAP & Systems

• Act as a key finance user for SAP (FI/CO focus).
• Ensure proper configuration, usage, and compliance of SAP accounting processes.
• Participate in system enhancements, upgrades, and process harmonization projects.
• Collaborate closely with IT and Shared Services (if applicable).

1. People Management & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Lead, develop, and motivate multinational finance teams.
• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development.

Collaborate with

Controlling

Tax

Treasury

• Local management teams
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to operational and regional stakeholders.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Accounting / Finance Operations.
• Proven experience managing AP, AR, and GL functions.
• Strong exposure to multinational or multi-country environments.
• Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting.
• Prior experience in process optimization or finance transformation projects

Technical Skills

• Strong accounting knowledge (local GAAP; IFRS exposure is a plus).
• Solid SAP FI/CO experience.
• Advanced Excel skills; exposure to reporting tools is an advantage.
• Good understanding of internal controls and audit requirements.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven people management experience in an international context.
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills; ability to work across cultures and functions.
• Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a changing environment.

Languages

• Fluent English (mandatory).
• German or other European languages represent a strong advantage.