Group Accounting Expert (f/m/x)

Enpal
Berlin, Germany
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with complex consolidation and reporting under IFRS and HGB, who can work collaboratively in a diverse, international team environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mid-level experience in Group Accounting and a background in international financial reporting standards.
    — “several years of relevant experience in Group Accounting, consolidation, financial reporting or audit, ideally in a complex or international organization
  • Professionals who can bridge technical accounting details with business strategy and stakeholder communication.
    — “combine strong technical accounting expertise with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset and can translate complex requirements into practical solutions
  • Individuals who thrive in a hybrid work environment and are open to occasional international travel.
    — “Workflex, we offer you the opportunity to relocate abroad for up to 30 days a year

Things to consider

  • The role may require fluency in German due to HGB reporting and audit responsibilities.
    — “German is a strong advantage, particularly given the HGB reporting and audit responsibilities
  • There is an expectation to coordinate with multiple departments and act as a central point of contact.
    — “manage and coordinate IFRS and HGB Group audits, acting as a central point of contact for external auditors

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with intercompany reconciliations and equity consolidations in your resume.
    — “perform and review key consolidation activities, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations, equity consolidation and Group-level adjustments
  • Demonstrate your ability to identify and resolve financial inconsistencies in interviews.
    — “analyze and validate Group financial results, challenge inconsistencies and unusual developments
  • Showcase hands-on experience with consolidation systems like LucaNet or similar.
    — “Experience with LucaNet or another consolidation/reporting system is a strong advantage
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • prepare and improve Group-level analyses
  • manage and coordinate IFRS and HGB Group audits
Typical background
degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Skills & requirements

Required

Group AccountingConsolidationFinancial ReportingIFRSHGB

Preferred

Technical Accounting ExpertisePragmatic Mindset

Stack & domain

IFRSHGBConsolidationFinancial ReportingAuditPragmaticHands-on MindsetAccountingFinanceBusiness Administration

About the role

Original posting from Enpal via Ashby

Our goal is to have a solar system on every roof, a storage unit in every house, and an electric car in every garage. Enpal makes this possible with an integrated total solution for decentralized energy—from solar systems and battery storage to wall boxes, smart meters, and heat pumps. At the heart of it all is our AI-powered platform Enpal.One http://Enpal.One+, which intelligently connects thousands of systems and efficiently optimizes electricity procurement and feed-in on the energy market.

Are you ready for solutions that are more than just a promise and bring real quality of life to thousands of households every day? What you create at Enpal will deliver clean electricity tomorrow and bring about lasting change in how we use energy.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As an Expert in Group Accounting, you will take ownership of complex consolidation and reporting topics, contribute to Enpal’s IFRS and HGB consolidated financial statements, and work closely with accounting teams and senior Finance stakeholders across the Group.

  • You take end-to-end ownership of complex Group Accounting and consolidation topics and play a key role in preparing Enpal’s consolidated financial statements under IFRS and HGB.
  • You analyze and validate Group financial results, challenge inconsistencies and unusual developments, and work with local accounting teams to resolve issues before consolidation.
  • You perform and review key consolidation activities, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations, equity consolidation and Group-level adjustments.
  • You perform analytical reviews of P&L and balance sheet movements, identify significant variances and develop a strong understanding of the key drivers behind the Group’s financial results.
  • You prepare and improve Group-level analyses, reconciliations and reporting schedules and ensure consistency between underlying accounting records, consolidation data and reported Group figures.
  • You manage and coordinate IFRS and HGB Group audits, acting as a central point of contact for external auditors and driving audit requests and open items through to resolution.
  • You work closely with GL Accounting, Technical Accounting, FP&A, Tax and other Finance teams to understand business developments and their impact on Group reporting.
  • You support the integration of new entities and changes in the Group structure and contribute to the continuous improvement and scalability of Enpal’s consolidation and reporting processes.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • You have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a comparable field and several years of relevant experience in Group Accounting, consolidation, financial reporting or audit, ideally in a complex or international organization.
  • You have strong IFRS and HGB knowledge and hands-on experience preparing consolidated financial statements within complex Group structures.
  • You have a solid understanding of consolidation topics, including intercompany eliminations, equity consolidation and Group-level adjustments.
  • You have experience analyzing Group financial results and can connect accounting and consolidation data with the underlying business developments.
  • You combine strong technical accounting expertise with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset and can translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
  • You take ownership of complex topics, work independently and proactively identify issues, investigate root causes and drive them through to resolution.
  • You are confident working with senior stakeholders and coordinating across different Accounting and Finance functions. Experience with LucaNet or another consolidation/reporting system is a strong advantage.
  • You communicate confidently in English; German is a strong advantage, particularly given the HGB reporting and audit responsibilities. Experience in Audit or Accounting Advisory.

Are you interested even if you don't meet all the requirements? Apply anyway! We look forward to discovering your potential, regardless of whether your experience meets every single requirement. ☀️

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Work at Germany's first green unicorn - Play an active role in shaping the solar energy transition.
  • The sun shines all over the world - At Enpal, you'll work with a highly motivated, diverse team of over 65 nationalities.
  • The ideal setup for your focus - We are convinced that excellent results are achieved when the conditions are right. That's why we rely on a hybrid working concept that gives you the freedom to always work in the way that best suits your tasks. Do you need new inspiration on an international level? With Workflex, we offer you the opportunity to relocate abroad for up to 30 days a year, depending on your responsibilities.
  • Grown-up business & startup spirit - In our modern office in Berlin-Friedrichshain, you'll find everything your heart desires, from height-adjustable desks and table tennis to stocked beverage fridges and barista coffee.
  • Your kick-start at Enpal - Onboarding day with a welcome bag, buddy program, and a team that really supports you.
  • Stay up to date & help shape the future - Transparent all-hands meetings, short decision-making processes, and an open feedback culture - without mistakes, there is no progress.
  • The energy transition can only be achieved together - At Enpal, you can expect legendary team spirit and unforgettable team events.
  • Your extra boost - 29 vacation days + one additional day off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, discounted membership at Wellhub, and corporate benefits. Everything you need to help you achieve a good work-life balance.

At Enpal, we are proud of the diversity of our team. No decisions are made on the basis of skin colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age, either during recruitment or employment. Enpal stands for a safe workplace and takes action against discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Source: Enpal careers (Ashby)

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