Junior Controller

On behalf of our client, SpaceOpal (https://spaceopal.com/), we are looking for an Junior Controller to support the Manager Finance and Controlling by executing all necessary tasks to ensure adequate company accounting and reporting.

Spaceopal is the prime service operations contractor for the European Galileo Satellite Navigation System and manages all Galileo Service Operations. The awarded European Commission (EC) contract to Spaceopal is more than just its satellites in space. Galileo Service Operations will provide high-quality positioning, navigation and timing services to users across the whole world as a civil-controlled service with guaranteed continuity of coverage.

For this position, we only consider candidates who currently live in Germany.

What is expected from you:

The controller supports the Finance and Controlling Manager by executing all necessary tasks to ensure adequate company accounting and reporting.
This includes in particular:

•  The candidate should prepare in due time monthly reporting, financial and cash forecasts, budgets, costs calculation.

•  Ongoing asset controlling in close coordination with internal departments and external entities/ branch  
• The candidate should support the controller to build and improve relevant reports and processes to fulfil group reporting requirements  
• The candidate should support the design, testing and implementation of SAP projects  
• The candidate should prepare various weekly/monthly reports (e.g. volumes, sales, costs, etc.) and diverse ad hoc analyses required by the management and team to make appropriate decisions in each field of activity and to reach the financial targets  
• The candidate should advise accounting in daily business (irregular bookings, new accounts, etc.)  
• The candidate should do other ad hoc tasks as requested from time to time

What you offer:
 

• Appropriate high school degree or relevant work experience. University degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business Administration/ BWL, Accounting) is an advantage. 
•  At least three years of professional experience in accounting and controlling, particularly thorough knowledge of HGB accounting principles. Knowledge of IFRS is a benefit
• Knowledge and experience in treasury and assets accounting
• Capacity to most effectively use office automation systems for accounting and controlling 
  
• Independent working style along with analytical thinking   
• Outstanding communication and team skills  
• Hands-on mentality        
• Assertiveness and confidence working in an international team environment  
• Fluent written and spoken German and English, knowledge of Italian is appreciated  
• Fluency in standard office automation tools; MS Office (particularly Excel and Access), Email, Internet  
• Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management is an advantage 

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave
• Work-life-balance, e.g., through flexible working time models and mobile office options
• Employer supported pension scheme
• Employer supported canteen, free coffee & fruit service
• Centrally located office
• Personal development and training options
• Regular company and team events
• International working environment, dynamic, multicultural and motivated teams

Where:

Spaceopal headquarter (Munich, Germany)
It could be necessary to participate sporadically to meetings at European locations.

When

Deadline to apply: ASAP

Please note that interviews will be held either via skype, webex, other digital platforms.

We look forward to receiving your application for this position!