Financial Controller (m/f/d)

Bonn International School (BIS) is an exceptional, dynamic school, boasting over 80 nationalities among its 800+ students and 25 nationalities among 180+ teachers and support staff. We believe that our diverse backgrounds and perspectives enrich the opportunities for growth, learning and impact for everyone in our school community. BIS is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as well as adhering to the highest standards of Child Protection.

We are an International Baccalaureate World School, providing a continuous spectrum of IB programmes from Early Learning to Grade 12. Our very strong educational programmes nurture the whole child while fostering global citizens and independent, confident learners.

Set in the city of Bonn, Germany, on the Rhine River, BIS enjoys a well-resourced, purpose-built campus with generous playgrounds and green spaces.

Starting: As soon as possible (initial 2-year contract)
Working Hours : Full-time, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week
Salary Placement : Negotiable, out of tariff

• To prepare and record accurate, reliable and timely monthly financial and cost accounting and payroll data
• To provide accurate, reliable and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end reports to regulatory agencies and in-house users of financial, cost accounting and payroll data
• To lead the accounting office and to manage and supervise the accounting staff
• To prepare all external audits and all relevant tax returns
• To perform annual YE closings
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people in our care and adhere to the school’s Child Protection policies

• Qualification as ‘Geprüfter Bilanzbuchhalter’ or a university degree in Accounting, Business Administration or similar
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience required
• Experience in leading an accounting department
• Extensive technical knowledge of financial, cost, tax and payroll accounting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as high cultural sensitivity
• Fluency in German and English
• Teamplayer