Accounting Team Lead

OVERVIEW:
At Sportradar we’ve experienced a period of sustained hypergrowth through a highly focused strategy based upon providing sport league related data and audio visuals to betting operators and media companies around the world. We are currently hiring Accounting Team Lead in our centralized accounting team for Sportradar Group. The Accounting Team Lead is a bridge between accountants and the department leadership team.

The Accounting Team Lead reports to the Head of Accounting and will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations for international companies within the Sportradar Group (DACH region and Holdings) and will supervise and lead a smaller accounting team. As the organisation is currently implementing a new ERP system, your responsibility will also be to participate on the redesigning of financial processes with special focus on efficiency, accuracy and compliance standards.

THE CHALLENGE:
Team-lead responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the team including account receivables, incoming invoices, bank postings, fixed assets accounting, intercompany transactions, etc. and ensure adequate back up for critical operations
- Troubleshooting and helping team members with various questions
- Assist in the recruitment of the new team members
- Invest in development and growth of team members
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with other teams
- Review and analyze accounts to ensure that account balances are within expected ranges
- Assist with process improvements, automation and new ERP system implementation

Day-to-day operational responsibilities
- Independent general ledger bookkeeping for all kinds of accounting tasks, maintenance for several entities within Sportradar Group
- Month-end/Quarter and Year-end closing tasks and ensuring timely completion
- Support with VAT and withholding tax filling and tax compliance
- Assist with ad hoc projects assigned by Head of Accounting
- Coordinate and complete annual audits

YOUR PROFILE:

- Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Minimum 2 years team lead experience
- Strong experience working in complex/general ledger accounting ideally in international groups
- Excellent written and verbal English skills
- Professional MS Office skills - especially Excel, D365 knowledge highly appreciated
- Strong time-management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exposure to SOX environment is advantage
- Proven knowledge of IFRS
- Experience with various ERP tools such as project experience with implementing new ERP solutions

OUR OFFER
- Be part of one of the fastest-growing digital sports companies in the world at the intersection of sports, betting, and advertising
- Work together with a young, highly motivated, and enthusiastic core of people
- Exciting job field with the opportunity for personal development
- Home office and flexible working hours
- Team activities, darts and table tennis
- Tickets for sport events

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, over payment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.
- Buckle up, hold on tight and get ready for an incredible adrenaline-rush throughout this exciting ride with us: #maketheteam and shape your future as well as ours_
- Sportradar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to encourage diversity within our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to among other things, your background, status, or personal preferences._