Accountant

One position based in Dresden, Germany (Hybrid)

We are excited to welcome a new member to our team by adding an Accountant to our Finance Department. If you aspire to be part of a culture that values performance, innovation, compassion, and integrity and you long for the opportunity to make meaningful day-to-day contributions, this may be the role you have been hoping to find.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this opportunity is for a hands-on Accounting Professional who is proactive at improving the services of the accounting function, curious about finding answers through effective analysis, and motivated to make a positive contribution to a growing company in an industry poised for expansion.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS and provide IFRS-related subject matter expertise.
• Plan, implement and administer accounting systems; prepare financial information for individuals, departments, businesses, and other establishments.
• Oversee and facilitate preparation of ongoing business forecasting and budget processes.
• Analyze financial statements and accounts explain variances across periods and forecasts; deliver insightful reports to senior leadership to provide financial and business advice.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, training and/or support to global team members in the finance department.
• Verify accuracy of computations and uniform application of policies, internal controls, procedures, and acceptable accounting principles.
• Perform journal entries and other accounting activities using existing procedures; recommend and implement improvements to align with best practices.
• Complete month-end financial reports and year-end working papers.
• Complete filing monthly government returns and reconciling accounts.
• Complete the account reconciliation process.
• Facilitate annual insurance renewals.
• Complete other duties or special projects as required.

Skills and experience:

• University degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience in a progressive capacity.
• Prepared and Analyzed Financial Statements compliant under IFRS.
• Facilitate and complete the annual planning and forecasting process.
• Planning and administration of accounting systems, in alignment with global system.
• Previous experience with financial system implementation and modernization of accounting processes.
• Completed financial reporting and periodically detailed financial variance analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting best practices and subject matter expert in IFRS.
• Advanced computer and MS Excel skills including experience with PIVOTS, LOOKUPS, macros, conditional formatting, and manipulation of large data sets.
• Knowledge of accounting systems required; experience with MS Dynamics 365 and Management Reporter is an asset.
• Ethical conduct and professional values.
• Proficient written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.

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PEER Group Culture

As a group, we are focused on creating customer success while working in a supportive atmosphere. Being a part of the PEER Group community means that we:

• Enjoy coming to work each day – the people we work with, the work we do, and the flex hours.
• Love that we are encouraged to be curious, to learn, and to apply our knowledge and skills to solve hard problems and to contribute in meaningful ways, big or small.
• Genuinely care about each other and it shows in how we support each other in both the work we do and in how we hold space for and support each person in realizing their potential.
• Want every employee to succeed and are committed to providing opportunities to do so, along with providing regular and ongoing feedback, mentorship, training, and individual development plans.
• Focus on your long-term development, with more than 25% of current employees having continued their careers at PEER Group for 10 years (or more)!
• Are recognized as global experts in what we do, and constantly work to get even better.
• Value excellence, promote from within, and strive to not only do our best, but to be our best.
• Value giving back. We support our community through frequent fundraisers, with company charitable matching, and encourage our employees to give back where and as they are able.

About PEER Group

PEER Group® is the leading global supplier of innovative factory and tool automation and connectivity software for the semiconductor industry. Since our founding in 1992, we have been committed to developing best-in-class solutions that help OEMs and factories reduce their time to market, risk, and costs by solving their most challenging automation, connectivity, and SEMI Standards compliance problems. Follow PEER Group on LinkedIn .