For our office in Cologne we are looking for a

Finance Specialist (f/m/d)

• Creation of single-entity financial statements for SPVs
• Support the creation of other single-entity and consolidated financial statements
• Support the creation of half-year accounts and the calculation of bank covenants as partof external finance requirements
• Collaboration on accounting treatment according to IFRS / local GAAPs
• Participation in international projects (new software, accounting treatments, M&A, newbuild, etc.)
• Supporting the tax department for topics/treatments that are also tax-related
• Implementing and monitoring internal controls to ensure data integrity within thefinancial statements
• Contact for the auditor
• Contact for service providers
• Quality control for financial statements (half-year and year-end)
• Continuous optimization of processes
• Collaboration in developing a group-wide accounting policy
• Monitor and implement new requirements under ESG/CSRD with regards to theconsolidated financial statements
• Key user for Microsoft Dynamics D365

If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• At 2-3 years professional experience in group accounting/consolidation or audit
• Strong knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and groupaccounting
• Knowledge of Luxembourgish and German accounting principles are of advantage
• Project work experience
• advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word
• Preferably experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Microsoft Power BI
• General affinity for IT
• Fluent in German and English
• High ability to work in a team
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Open-minded, responsible, independent, enthusiastic, highly reliable and motivated
• High willingness and ability to learn

At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.

And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.