Chief Accountant

Berlin Brands Group (BBG) has been designing, producing, and selling products in the areas of kitchen appliances, garden & living, sports and consumer electronics since 2005 and is now one of Europe’s largest digital companies including around 500 employees around the globe. We love brands and products!  

from 3000 €/month gross -Your final gross monthly compensation will reflect experience, skills, and qualifications.

 

What you will do:  

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for a new challenge? We're an international e-commerce company seeking a Chief Accountant to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the optimal functioning of our accounting department. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and possess a strong understanding of Slovak accounting standards, this position is for you!

In this role, you'll be instrumental in:

• Overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Managing month-end and year-end close processes in line with Group requirements and local GAAP standards.
• Monitoring current changes in accounting legislation and regulations, and controlling accounting operations according to standards and legislation applicable to Slovak accounting and corporate taxes.
• Managing the accounting function and providing leadership to the accounting team; training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of the accounting team.
• Establishing and maintaining accounting systems and internal reporting controls.
• Reconciling or supervising the reconciliation of accounts, which may include general ledger accounts, bank statements, sub-ledger accounts, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Developing and enforcing accounting policies and procedures in accordance with local GAAP.
• Coordinating external audits and ensuring proper filing of tax returns.
• Assisting with the preparation of foreign VAT filings and ensuring accurate and timely submission of VAT returns.
• Advising the Director of Finance in areas of accounting and tax, and providing advice, consultation, direction, and support to other departments.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

 

What we are looking for:  

• Experience with accounting at least 5 years 
• Experience with stock accounting
• Excellent Mathematical Skills
• Strong Leadership Abilities
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strategic Planning Skills
• Deadline-Oriented
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Knowledge of Regulatory Standards
• Decision-making skills

 

What we offer: 

• Teambuildings – Meet your colleagues in informal setting like Family day and let yourself loose during our Christmas and Summer parties. One thing we can assure you of is that in BBG we know how to party.
• Coffee bar – Help yourself to sweets and fresh fruit, sparkling water, tea or coffee to the heart’s content.
• Employee discounts – Save 30% on anything from our brands (like Klarstein or Capital Sports). Kitchen appliances, top-notch sound systems, garden furniture ... you will surely choose something from 2500 products we have on offer.
• Multisport card – Free access to hundreds of sport centres, wellness centres, gyms or classes (yoga, dance, etc.) all around the country. Almost completely paid for by us.
• Bonuses for special occasions – We realize, that work is only a part of your life, and will support you on your personal journey as well. And thus, will give you a special bonus on occasions like anniversaries, getting married, etc.
• Sick days – On top of an annual leave, you have a few paid sick days you can use to recover.
• Slovnaft BAjk – If you want to commute by bicycle, we will chip in on your Slovnaft BAjk subscription (bike sharing in Bratislava).
• A wide range of courses – Increase your professional expertise, get hang of people skills or anything else that will help your professional (and personal) life. Courses, books or online library is on your fingertips.
• English/German/Slovak lessons – Learn new language or step up your game on one of the professional courses. You can join a lessons with a professional lector online from anywhere!
• We offer also place you can leave your bike and after that you can chill in our chill zone, or just took a massage from our massage chair.

 

Who we are: 

Berlin Brands Group (BBG) has been designing, producing, and selling products in the areas of kitchen appliances, garden & living, sports and consumer electronics since 2005 and is now one of Europe’s largest digital companies including over 500 employees around the globe. We love brands and products! 

BBG creates, builds and scales consumer brands globally. Within the last 17 years we have created and built own e-commerce brands including our largest and best-known brands Klarstein, auna and blumfeldt. Our passion for good products is reflected by over 5000 items we bring to our customers in 27 countries via the D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) model. Our headquarter is in Berlin, however our employees work in a total of 6 locations around the globe – in Europa, USA, and Asia. 

We plan to grow even further and reinvest in world-class logistics and fulfilment, innovative digital marketing, e-commerce, marketplace development and other sales channels. To fuel this growth, we are looking for talented and highly motivated colleagues like you to join us in shaping the DNA of BBG. 

 

JOIN THE GANG!