Head of Accounting
Meet Our Recruiter
Akash Sethi
About the Role
Head of Accounting
Location: Germany (remote)
A role that inspires you
Lead and shape the Accounting Governance & Projects function for a growing healthcare organisation. This senior role combines expert accounting knowledge with leadership responsibility, overseeing compliance with national and international standards and driving key accounting initiatives.
What you’ll be doing
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Lead and develop the Accounting Governance & Projects team (up to 4 people).
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Serve as the go-to expert on accounting policies and standards (HGB and IFRS).
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Provide guidance on complex accounting matters within the hospital business.
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Ensure compliance with changing national and international accounting regulations.
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Manage investment valuations and reporting for subsidiaries.
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Lead projects such as ERP rollouts and IFRS 18 adoption.
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Handle ad-hoc accounting queries and special issues.
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Collaborate closely with internal teams, corporate accounting, and auditors.
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Represent the business within a virtual IFRS Centre of Excellence.
 
What you bring
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Degree in business or accounting; CPA qualification is a plus.
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10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in healthcare.
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Deep knowledge of HGB and IFRS standards.
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Fluent in German and English.
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Proficient with MS Office and strong analytical skills.
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Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
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Highly proactive, reliable, and structured in approach.
 
What’s on offer
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Lead a pivotal accounting function with real impact.
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Work remotely within a supportive and professional environment.
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Collaborate across departments in a dynamic healthcare group.
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Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.