Manager – Accounts & Commercial (6–8 years) || Lippstadt, Germany (office based)

Role title: Manager – Accounts \& Commercial (6–8 years in accounting plus commercial operations) \|\|

Location of the job: Lippstadt, Germany

Role is office\-based in Lippstadt, not hybrid or heavily travel\-based, so relocation and full\-time presence there are essential.

Work Authorization:

• Candidate must already be based in Germany, ideally living there for 3–4\+ years.


• Company can support work permit/sponsorship for candidates already in Germany, if needed.

The role has two major components:

1\. Core Accounting / Finance

• Manage day\-to\-day accounting for the German entity.


• Prepare monthly financial MIS and reports (incoming, outgoing, P\&L\-related).


• Ensure compliance with relevant German/EU accounting standards and internal policies.

• Oversee commercial operations of the Lippstadt warehouse.


• Manage import/export regulations for Europe, including:


• Customs and VAT


• Import/export documentation


• Compliance with European regulations


• Candidate needs both strong accounting fundamentals and commercial/warehouse/import–export exposure.


• There is a back\-end linkage to India, so regular coordination with the India team is required.

• · Manage periodic financial and management accounts preparation for subsidiary.


• · Prepare and analyze monthly MIS reports for submission to Regional and Global HQ.


• · Oversee audit and consolidation of the subsidiary’s accounts in coordination with internal


• and external auditors.


• · Ensure accurate month\-end accounting provisions, reconciliations, and FOREX valuations.


• · Monitor sales forecasts, cost controls, and gross profit margins.


• · Liaise with HO and Regional Finance Teams on all accounting, tax, and compliance matters.


• · Review and approve corporate expenses, employee claims, and vendor payments.


• · Negotiate commercial contracts with suppliers, customers, and service providers to optimize terms and minimize risk.


• · Oversee invoicing, billing accuracy, and timely collection of receivables.


• · Improve accounting and documentation procedures to ensure compliance with the statutory and corporate requirements.


• · Ensure all balance sheet items, including cash and bank balances, are reconciled with


• supporting schedules.


• · Perform any ad hoc financial and operational duties assigned by management.


• · Coordinate with customs clearing agents to ensure timely and compliant import/export


• documentation and clearance.


• · Handle communication with freight forwarders, customs authorities, and logistics partners.


• · Manage order placement with factories, ensuring accuracy in quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules.

• · Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant


• experience in accounting and commercial Ops


• · Strong knowledge of UK / Germany accounting standards, VAT, and customs/import procedures.


• · Proven track record in order management, vendor coordination, and contract negotiation.

Pay: 50\.000,00€ \- 60\.000,00€ per year

Application Question(s):

• This is an office based job in Lippstadt (Germany). It is not a hybrid or heavily travel\-based job. Please apply ONLY IF you are willing to relocate Lippstadt.


• What is your current Germany work authorization? If shortlisted, you would need to provide documentary evidence of the same.


• Which of the following qualifications do you have?

• Where in Germany do you live at present?


• What is your notice period? (in days)


• What is your expected annual salary? (in €)

• German accounting work: 6 years (Required)


• German/EU accounting standards: 6 years (Required)


• import/export regulations for Europe: 6 years (Required)


• UK / Germany VAT \& customs/import procedures: 6 years (Required)


• B2 level German language: 6 years (Required)

• B2 level German (Required)

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