German Speaking Accountant/Finance Specilaist

A top-tier global management consultancy is seeking a German-speaking Accountant to join its Johannesburg finance team. The organisation operates across multiple international markets and offers the opportunity to work within a highly professional, fast-paced and globally connected finance environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the accounting and tax functions for the South African and EU entities, with responsibility for month-end accounting, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, VAT and tax-related activities, as well as supporting audits and global finance reporting.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced accountant who is detail-oriented, commercially minded and comfortable working with international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end and ad hoc journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end journals for review and reporting.
• Manage intercompany accounting and settlement processes.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Support statutory reporting and external audits.
• Prepare VAT calculations and ensure timely submissions and payments.
• Assist with corporate income tax, provisional tax and other tax reporting.
• Support global finance and US reporting requirements.
• Coordinate banking profiles and support Treasury-related requests.
• Liaise with international stakeholders on accounting and finance queries.
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects and process improvements.

Requirements

• BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification.
• Fluent in English with full professional working proficiency in German.
• German language capability is essential for the role due to regular interaction with international stakeholders and global finance teams.
• Solid accounting knowledge and relevant experience in a similar accounting position.
• Experience with month-end accounting, reconciliations and general ledger processes.
• Exposure to VAT and/or corporate tax.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working independently and to strict deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and confidence engaging with international stakeholders.