Head of Accounting for Germany

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As Head of Accounting for Germany, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and performance of our German entities while being part of an international finance team based in Prague.

Core Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements under HGB for the German group of companies, while supporting the HQ consolidation team with IFRS adjustments and reporting alignment.

• Oversee general ledger accounting and ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency across all financial records.

• Safeguard full compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements, working closely with external auditors and tax advisors.

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, statements, and tax analyses to support decision-making and business performance.

• Lead or contribute to strategic projects focused on digital transformation, automation, and process efficiency.

• Actively participate in the implementation and continuous improvement of accounting systems, including the rollout of SAP S/4HANA.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of three professionals, fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous growth.

• Drive targeted training and upskilling initiatives, ensuring strong technical and process expertise within the team.

• Plan, coordinate, and optimize organizational workflows and cross-functional interfaces with other departments.

• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performance culture built on trust, responsibility, and solution-oriented thinking.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES YOU WILL USE AND DEVELOP

• Solid knowledge of German tax law and related compliance requirements.

• Strong understanding of German accounting regulations (HGB) and experience in preparing statutory financial statements.

• 3–5 years of experience in a comparable accounting or finance leadership role, ideally within an international environment.

• Proficiency in SAP, ideally with exposure to SAP S/4HANA.

• Fluency in English and German – both written and spoken – is essential for daily communication within the international team.

• Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany and to the company’s headquarters in Paris.

ABOUT KLÉPIERRE

Klépierre is the European shopping center leader, combining skills in property development, leasing, and asset management. With its headquarters based in France, the company owns and operates 70 premium shopping centers in major cities of 10 countries. It is listed on the Paris stock exchange (SBF120). Klépierre’s signature, Shop.Meet.Connect.® reflects the vision for our shopping centers: offering the best retail experience, they are also places to socialize, take part in leisure activities, and interact sustainably with the surrounding area. The Group CSR policy, known as Act4Good®, aims to build a sustainable platform for commerce.

In terms of employee welfare, Klépierre is committed to providing the best experience for its teams, offering an environment where everyone can succeed and flourish over the long term. Our “We love shaping malls” motto encompasses the expertise and passion of Klépierre’s teams, all of which pursue a common goal based on shared values: Commit, Develop, Explore and Care.​

We create a diverse, inclusive, and non-discriminatory work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Klépierre welcomes people from all backgrounds, regardless of their physical abilities, origin, gender, sexual orientation etc.

🛍️ We love shaping malls.​