Technical Accounting Expert

As Technical Accounting Expert, you will take ownership of complex technical accounting matters across the Group, advise senior Finance and business stakeholders, and help shape Enpal's accounting policies, governance and financial reporting.

What you'll do

• Take independent ownership of complex technical accounting topics and workstreams, partnering closely with the Head of Technical Accounting and senior Finance stakeholders.
• Assess new business models, products, transactions and contractual arrangements under IFRS and HGB and develop robust, well-supported accounting conclusions for complex and judgmental matters.
• Lead the research and assessment of complex accounting topics and prepare high-quality, audit-ready position papers, technical memos and supporting analyses.
• Act as a trusted accounting advisor to Finance and business stakeholders, translating complex business developments into clear accounting implications and practical solutions.
• Drive the implementation of technical accounting conclusions into accounting and reporting processes, working closely with GL Accounting, Group Accounting, ERP, Tax, Legal and other relevant functions.
• Shape and further develop Group accounting policies, guidelines and governance and ensure their consistent application across the organization.
• Monitor developments in IFRS and HGB, assess their impact on Enpal and lead or support the implementation of new accounting requirements.
• Provide technical expertise on complex areas such as revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, provisions, consolidation and business combinations.

What you'll need

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a comparable field and several years of senior-level experience in Technical Accounting, Accounting Advisory, Group Accounting or Audit, ideally in a complex international organization.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and HGB and strong practical experience applying accounting standards to complex and judgmental transactions.
• Proven track record of independently developing accounting conclusions and preparing high-quality technical accounting papers, assessments and audit documentation.
• Highly analytical with ability to quickly understand complex business models, contracts and transactions and translate their economic substance into appropriate accounting treatment.
• Deep technical expertise combined with a pragmatic and implementation-oriented mindset and ability to drive accounting conclusions through to operational implementation.
• Comfortable taking ownership of complex topics, challenging existing approaches and influencing stakeholders across Finance and the wider organization.
• Communicate complex accounting matters clearly and convincingly to both accounting specialists and senior non-accounting stakeholders.
• Confident English communication; German is a strong advantage. Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, Wirtschaftsprüfer or equivalent is a plus.

What they offer

• Hybrid working concept with Workflex option to relocate abroad up to 30 days per year.
• Modern office in Berlin-Friedrichshain with height-adjustable desks, table tennis, beverages and barista coffee.
• 29 vacation days plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off.
• Discounted Wellhub membership and corporate benefits.
• Onboarding program with buddy support and open feedback culture.
• Team events and collaborative work environment.