Team Leader Client Accounting Private Equity and Capital Markets (m/w/d)

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Our team in Germany consists of over 100 employees based in Frankfurt am Main and Munich.

Discover the Role As Team Leader for Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) Accounting in Private Equity and Capital Markets, you will play a pivotal role in managing the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of private equity and capital markets investments.

In Partnership with the Head of Client Accounting you will lead a team of skilled accountants, fostering a high-performance culture focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous personal and professional development. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of investment accountants focused on private equity and capital markets portfolios.

Responsible for ensuring the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with German Commercial Code (HGB) and IFRS Prepare, post and review journal entries ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (HGB / IFRS) focus on fixed and financial assets, equity, accruals and provisions, shareholders and external loans Integration (on-boarding) of new companies (Special Purpose Vehicles) including review of legal documents (contracts) Reconcile, analyze, validate and upload financial data Produce ad hoc reports as required by client Manage own and team deliveries Monitor /complete monthly or quarterly VAT returns and Bundesbank reports / statistics Train and develop accounting staff, providing performance feedback and support Delegate tasks for development purposes and provide appropriate support and supervision Aim efficiency, automation and productivity by implementing the best accounting practices and improving the workflows and processes Collaborate and communicate with customers, other departments and team members, banks, auditors, lawyers and tax advisors Key Requirements University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field: certified accountant (IHK), Steuerfachwirt Minimum 5 years in special purpose vehicles (SPV) accounting focused on Private Equity, Real Estate or related fields, ideally with an international outsourcing or tax adviser firm (Client accounting), private equity firm, or asset and investment management firm Experience in the accounting of special purpose vehicles (investment accounting), well-versed and experienced in German Commercial Code (HGB) is a must, IFRS knowledge desirable Familiar with German corporate and tax law Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills Fluent in English and German is a must Solution-oriented, high-performance, team-oriented, and service-oriented Proficient in common IT applications for financial accounting (DATEV, Addison, SAP, MS Office), What’s in it for you?

A varied role in a successful, international corporation A motivating working atmosphere with plenty of flexibility, freedom and the opportunity to quickly take on responsibility Direct integration into an interdisciplinary team and cross-country work Career development opportunities and extensive individual training opportunities, supported by our TMF Business Academy Flat hierarchies with direct contact to the executive board and senior management team Flexible working hours Home office options Travel allowance Company pension scheme E-Gym Wellpass A workplace in the centre of Frankfurt am Main with excellent public transport connections We’re looking forward to getting to know you!

General Information Job ID 33576 Location Frankfurt, Germany, Munich, Germany Work Types Full Time, Permanent Categories Client Accounting, Private Equity and Real Estate We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms.

Please check to see whether the role you are interested in is posted here, on our website. About TMF Group With over 11,000 employees in 87 countries, TMF Group is one of the world's leading outsourcing service providers in the field of HR and payroll services, as well as accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance.

This position combines management, technical accounting expertise, collaboration and communication skills. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with HGB, IFRS, German corporate and tax law, supporting investment lifecycle activities such as acquisitions, exits, and restructurings.

Your role will also involve close interaction with external stakeholders such as asset managers, fund controllers, and senior leadership, as well as external auditors and service providers.

You will drive initiatives to automate and standardize accounting processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support digital transformation within the finance function.

You will ensure all tasks are appropriately allocated across your collaborators to meet deadlines and client’s expectations This is a highly visible role that requires a proactive and growth mindset, strong analytical and technological skills, as well as problem avoiding / solving abilities.

You will also need to be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and be keen to cope with multiple tasks, priorities, requirements and deadlines. This role is based at our Frankfurt Office with the possibility to work hybrid.