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About the Role

This role supports financial accounting, controlling, financial analysis, and business partnering within a dynamic and international educational network. You will contribute to financial processes, reporting, and strategic decision-making, playing a vital role in ensuring student success.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure compliance with German GAAP and IFRS (where applicable).
• Assist with statutory financial statements and external audits.
• Support accounting process improvements and internal controls.
• Collaborate closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and General Ledger teams and Business partners.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial analyses.
• Perform actual vs. budget and forecast variance analyses.
• Monitor departmental costs and financial performance.
• Develop financial models and ad hoc analyses to support management decisions.
• Assist in KPI reporting and performance monitoring.
• Support business cases and investment analyses.
• Work with department managers to understand financial performance.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Assist with cost optimization initiatives and financial planning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and system enhancements.
• Contribute to the development of standardized reporting and documentation.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in external audit with a recognized audit firm (preferred).
• Experience in financial accounting and financial reporting.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or controlling is an advantage.
• Experience in an international environment is desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of German GAAP (HGB). Knowledge of IFRS is an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Unit 4, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) is an advantage.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus.
• Good working proficiency, both written and spoken, to collaborate in an international environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn.
• Strong business acumen and customer-oriented mindset.

Skills

• German GAAP
• IFRS
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems
• Power BI

Experience Level

• 1-3 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Benefits

• 30 days of vacation
• Subsidies for employees’ well-being through health budget with preventive and aftercare services after probationary period
• Various online language courses
• Opportunities to participate in online collaboration courses
• Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business and science

About the Company

• GUS Germany GmbH (GGG) is an innovative and dynamic network of world-class higher education institutions committed to empowering students with knowledge and skills for positive impact.
• Our mission is to foster visionary leaders who can drive meaningful change for society.
• GGG includes brands like UE (University of Europe for Applied Sciences), BSBI (Berlin School of Business & Innovation), htk academy, and GISMA University for Applied Sciences.
• We have a thriving student body of over 10,000 learners across various academic disciplines.
• As part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network with over 48 universities globally and 87,000+ students, we provide exceptional learning experiences.
• We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees play a vital role in student success.
• Join our team for a culture of innovation and excellence in education.