About us
Safran Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH is a global manufacturer of gas turbine engines and a wholly owned subsidiary of Safran Helicopter Engines based in Bordes, France. In Hamburg, we provide customer services and commercialization to many countries in Central, Northern and Eastern Europe as well as Central Asia. The geographical area we serve covers over 300 customers in both civilian and military segments, totaling nearly 2,200 engines. Approximately 70 colleagues from 15 nations give their best every day to fulfill our mission
To keep our customers flying!
Currently, our new facility, HanSafran, is being built on approximately 6,000 square meters, emphasizing our principles of growth and sustainability. With the use of solar panels, a green roof, and an energy-efficient heating and cooling system, we aim to operate climate-neutrally at Nordport in Norderstedt. And now it is your turn to join us!
We are looking for an
Accountant (m/f/d)
unlimited β full time β 40 hour-contract
As our future Accountant (m/f/d) β¦
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Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current standards and regulations
- Independent supervision of the accounts payable and travel cost function
- Offering guidance to operational staff on tax-related matters
- Supporting tax compliance efforts and ensuring timely tax filings
- Identifying potential tax risks within your area of responsibility
- Staying informed about tax-related developments and contributing to newsletters and tax-focused events
Your main activities will involve:
Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Establish, maintain, analyze, and validate the company's legal and fiscal accounting results in accordance with local standards, regulations, and group instructions
- Provide thorough documentation and justification for accounts (closing and permanent files)
- Ensure compliance of accounts with local standards and regulations
- Generate consolidation files
Taxation
- Manage mandatory tax filings (VAT, corporate income tax, etc.) and transmit required fiscal consolidation data to the group
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax returns in line with applicable standards
- Analyze contracts for tax implications
- Participate in the research tax credit process
- Proactively monitor and stay informed about tax-related developments
- Assist with transfer pricing documentation
- Identify tax risks across your entire scope of responsibility
Auditing
- Support the "Subsidiary Taxation" and/or "Group Taxation" internal control cycle
- Manage relationships with independent auditors and tax inspectors
What you bring with you:
- Completed apprenticeship as an Accountant or Assistant Tax Consultant
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting (P&L, General Ledger, Balance Sheet)
- Strong financial knowledge
- Knowledge of German taxation, particularly VAT, CIT, and Commercial Tax (preferred)
- Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to thrive in a matrix organization
- Excellent communication skills and assertiveness
- Fluency in both spoken and written English and German
What we offer?
- Intensive onboarding with internal networking events
- Mobile working
- Supplementary health insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Transportation allowance or cover of your German ticket
- Pluxee vouchers
- Free of charge health check-ups, adjustable tables and participation in sports events
- Company leasing of bicycles
- Participation in our share savings plan
- Corporate benefits
- A budget for individual specialist literature
and much more. However, above all, we like to celebrate our successes! Whether a new contract signature, award winnings, summer festivals, Christmas parties or kick off activities, employee events are part of our corporate culture!
Are you interested?
Please apply online and inform us about your earliest possible start date and your salary requirements. Start your future with us today!
We are looking forward to receiving your application. In case of any question, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Business Partner, Clarissa.
SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH
Borsteler Chaussee 43
22453 Hamburg
Clarissa Moewert (Human Resources Business Partner)
Phone +49 (0)40 500 216 99
- E-Mail: hr.de.she@safrangroup.com
