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Finance and Administration Manager(m/w/x)
Processing supplier invoices via Concur/SAP for a global art and luxury goods auction house. German tax and regulatory compliance management required. Independent management of multiple finance functions.
Requirements
- 3-5 years accounting or finance experience
- Experience in local entity of international group
- Managing German tax and regulatory compliance
- Local payroll coordination and consultant liaison
- Independent management of multiple finance functions
- Cross-functional collaboration with global teams
- Understanding of German GAAP and tax laws
- Working knowledge of fiscal processes and platforms
- SAP or similar ERP systems and Excel skills
- Familiarity with international accounting standards
- Understanding of internal control procedures
- Hands-on, self-sufficient, and proactive
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent German and professional English
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Experience in auction, art, or luxury sectors (plus)
- Accounting certification appreciated
Tasks
- Process supplier invoices via Concur/SAP
- Ensure compliance with procurement policy and VAT regulations
- Review and approve supplier payments
- Coordinate with AP team for timely supplier payments
- Liaise with HR London Team for payroll execution
- Ensure compliance with local payroll reporting
- Release payroll payments at the bank
- Liaise with European finance team for monthly balance sheets and P&L
- Record accruals, prepayments, and taxes
- Update balance sheet accounts by quarter-end and year-end
- Liaise with external accounting firm for statutory financial statements
- Prepare and submit budget and forecast in Pigment
- Review daily cash levels
- Manage funds to and from the cash pool
- Optimize internal processes
- Ensure timely and accurate VAT reporting
- File VAT returns annually and monthly
- Liaise with external accounting firm for annual tax declaration
- Review correspondence with tax authorities
- Prepare and submit quarterly tax package
- Ensure legal and tax compliance
- Manage risk and serve as main point of contact for auditors and banks
- Collaborate with tax consultants for ongoing compliance
- Assist with transfer pricing documentation
- Report compliance and legal matters to internal teams
Work Experience
- 3 - 5 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Native
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Excel
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Finance and Administration Manager(m/w/x)
Processing supplier invoices via Concur/SAP for a global art and luxury goods auction house. German tax and regulatory compliance management required. Independent management of multiple finance functions.
Requirements
- 3-5 years accounting or finance experience
- Experience in local entity of international group
- Managing German tax and regulatory compliance
- Local payroll coordination and consultant liaison
- Independent management of multiple finance functions
- Cross-functional collaboration with global teams
- Understanding of German GAAP and tax laws
- Working knowledge of fiscal processes and platforms
- SAP or similar ERP systems and Excel skills
- Familiarity with international accounting standards
- Understanding of internal control procedures
- Hands-on, self-sufficient, and proactive
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent German and professional English
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Experience in auction, art, or luxury sectors (plus)
- Accounting certification appreciated
Tasks
- Process supplier invoices via Concur/SAP
- Ensure compliance with procurement policy and VAT regulations
- Review and approve supplier payments
- Coordinate with AP team for timely supplier payments
- Liaise with HR London Team for payroll execution
- Ensure compliance with local payroll reporting
- Release payroll payments at the bank
- Liaise with European finance team for monthly balance sheets and P&L
- Record accruals, prepayments, and taxes
- Update balance sheet accounts by quarter-end and year-end
- Liaise with external accounting firm for statutory financial statements
- Prepare and submit budget and forecast in Pigment
- Review daily cash levels
- Manage funds to and from the cash pool
- Optimize internal processes
- Ensure timely and accurate VAT reporting
- File VAT returns annually and monthly
- Liaise with external accounting firm for annual tax declaration
- Review correspondence with tax authorities
- Prepare and submit quarterly tax package
- Ensure legal and tax compliance
- Manage risk and serve as main point of contact for auditors and banks
- Collaborate with tax consultants for ongoing compliance
- Assist with transfer pricing documentation
- Report compliance and legal matters to internal teams
Work Experience
- 3 - 5 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Native
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Excel
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About the Company
Sotheby's
Industry
Retail
Description
Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury, promoting access to exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and private sales.
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