Senior Accountant (German Speaker)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Accountant (German Speaker) based in United Arab Emirates. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of operational finance activities across multiple international entities within a fast-scaling global SaaS environment. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of companies. You will work closely with senior finance leadership, including group accounting, controlling, and executive stakeholders, contributing directly to strategic financial decision-making. The position offers exposure to international accounting standards, multi-entity consolidation, and complex financial operations in a dynamic, remote-first organization. You will also play a key role in strengthening processes, improving accounting systems, and supporting audits and tax compliance. This is a high-impact role ideal for professionals who enjoy ownership, structured execution, and working in a fast-paced global finance environment. Accountabilities • Manage full-cycle accounting responsibilities across multiple entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, revenue recognition, billing, and tax-related activities. • Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with proper documentation and compliance standards. • Prepare financial reporting, analysis, and commentary while supporting group-level consolidation and monthly reporting processes. • Lead the preparation of annual financial statements, audits, and statutory filings, including VAT, sales tax, and GST returns. • Support international tax matters, intercompany transactions, and cross-border financial operations in collaboration with leadership. • Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providers. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting policies, systems, processes, and internal controls. • Ensure financial data accuracy and support leadership with insights for strategic decision-making. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least 5 years of professional accounting experience. • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience working with NetSuite. • Prior experience in a SaaS, software, or technology-driven environment is highly preferred. • Strong experience across end-to-end accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, payroll, tax, and audit processes. • Experience with billing or revenue recognition tools such as Stripe or Chargebee is an advantage. • Solid understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards. • Proven experience supporting annual audits and financial reporting cycles. • Strong analytical, structured, and detail-oriented working style with the ability to meet strict deadlines. • Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. • Professional fluency in both German and English is required. Benefits • 100% remote working environment with full location flexibility. • Flexible working hours and strong autonomy in daily work organization. • Opportunity to work in a fast-growing global SaaS portfolio environment. • Exposure to international accounting standards, consolidation, and group finance operations. • Collaboration with experienced finance leaders across multiple countries. • Flexible time off to support work-life balance and recovery. • Minimal bureaucracy with a focus on efficiency and meaningful work. • Inclusive, international, and collaborative team culture. How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. 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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least 5 years of professional accounting experience. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience working with NetSuite. Prior experience in a SaaS, software, or technology-driven environment is highly preferred. Strong experience across end-to-end accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, payroll, tax, and audit processes. Experience with billing or revenue recognition tools such as Stripe or Chargebee is an advantage. Solid understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards. Proven experience supporting annual audits and financial reporting cycles. Strong analytical, structured, and detail-oriented working style with the ability to meet strict deadlines. Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. Professional fluency in both German and English is required.

Manage full-cycle accounting responsibilities across multiple entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, revenue recognition, billing, and tax-related activities. Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with proper documentation and compliance standards. Prepare financial reporting, analysis, and commentary while supporting group-level consolidation and monthly reporting processes. Lead the preparation of annual financial statements, audits, and statutory filings, including VAT, sales tax, and GST returns. Support international tax matters, intercompany transactions, and cross-border financial operations in collaboration with leadership. Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providers. Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting policies, systems, processes, and internal controls. Ensure financial data accuracy and support leadership with insights for strategic decision-making.