Job Description

ABOUT US

Metycle: where innovation meets sustainability

We are reshaping the global secondary metals industry to accelerate the circular flow of metals. By combining global trading, advanced processing and digital intelligence, we make secondary metals more predictable, transparent and scalable, strengthening industrial supply chains and reducing reliance on primary metal production.

And the impact is significant: recycling aluminium can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 95% compared with primary aluminium production.

And we take it further! Our SmartSorting Hubs combine advanced sorting technology, automation and AI to transform how complex scrap is processed, turning selected mixed streams into better-defined industrial feedstock while improving material quality and traceability.

Join us at a defining stage as we bring the $600 billion scrap metals industry into the 21st century and build a new global standard for secondary metals.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

If you are passionate about building scalable finance structures and establishing reliable accounting processes, join our team as a Senior Accounting & Group Reporting Manager! In this role, you will shape and professionalize our accounting function as we continue to scale internationally. Working closely with our CFO, external partners, and tax advisors, you will ensure high-quality financial reporting while developing efficient, scalable finance processes across multiple legal entities.

We are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on, and self-driven professional to take ownership of our accounting processes under German GAAP (HGB) and coordinate accounting activities across our growing international group. You combine strong technical accounting expertise with a pragmatic, entrepreneurial mindset – knowing when absolute precision is essential and when commercially sound, well-documented solutions are the right approach in a fast-growing scale-up.

YOUR MISSION

• Financial Closings: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for our German entity under German GAAP (HGB) and coordinate international closing processes in collaboration with external local accounting firms and tax advisors
• Group & Management Reporting: Own the management and group reporting processes and lead the development and implementation of consolidated reporting structures as the company grows
• Intercompany Accounting: Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, funding balances, and settlements across all legal entities
• Compliance & Audits: Coordinate statutory annual financial statements, tax filings, and audits with external advisors in Germany and abroad. Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements while continuously improving accounting policies, documentation, and internal controls
• Process & Automation: Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements in close collaboration with our Tech/Product teams
• Operations Support: Oversee inventory accounting and warehouse reconciliations for our international operations
• Finance Partner: Be the main contact for accounting questions across the company. Explain financial topics clearly, work closely with other departments, and coordinate tax matters with our external tax advisors

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Maths or a related field (professional accounting certifications are a plus)
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in an international scale-up, trading business, or fast-growing SME
• Strong experience with statutory accounting, month-end / year-end closing, group reporting, consolidation processes, and multi-entity accounting
• In-depth knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) with sound experience in intercompany accounting and accounting across international jurisdictions; exposure to IFRS is a strong advantage
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., DATEV), Excel, and finance automation initiatives
• Experience with inventory accounting and working capital management, ideally in a trading or inventory-driven environment
• Proven experience coordinating with external auditors, tax advisors, and international accounting partners with the ability to improve and scale accounting processes across multiple entities
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented with a proactive mindset and excellent communication skills, comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving scale-up environment
• Fluent in English, proficiency in German is a plus; ideally located in or near Cologne, Germany, with a valid work permit (hybrid setup)

WHY JOIN US?

• You will have the opportunity to challenge the status quo and work on an innovative venture with a significant impact
• You will be able to take ownership and shape the future of metal recycling and green energy solutions at an early stage
• We offer a competitive salary including virtual company shares
• We offer an environment with flat hierarchies and a steep learning curve with exciting growth opportunities
• You will benefit from flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely or from a shared office location
• We promote an inclusive, diverse and supportive work environment

CONTACT

Discover more about METYCLE:

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We look forward to receiving your application. Irene Prinz is happy to answer any questions you may have: +49 152 34 62 72 85.