Junior Accountant

iRiparo, the express mobile device repair service and refurbished phones retailer, is seeking to appoint a Junior Accountant to assist in providing support to business managers for strategic and operational business decisions and projects appraisals.

Based in Germany and reporting to the Financial Controller, the Junior Accountant will support the preparation of financial statements in accordance with German GAAP, assist the month end procedures and reconciliations (debtors, creditors, bank accounts, etc) together with the VAT and routine tax matters, whilst ensuring timely bank payments.

iRIPARO

iRiparo, operated by E-Lifecycle Holdings, engages with people who can’t live without their phones, people looking to upgrade their mobile devices within a circular economy, and people who like to accessorise phones and live colourfully. iRiparo plans to take Romania by storm and open a network of stores in major cities in its first growth stage. iRiparo is already present in Italy, France, Spain, the United Kingdom and Germany with just under 400 stores.

E-Lifecycle Holdings is part of 1923 Investments plc, a diversified investment company focused on the pursuit of opportunities to acquire and grow companies to generate attractive returns and maximise value for stakeholders. 1923 Investments plc has a diverse portfolio of operating subsidiaries engaged in technology and retail. Its companies are located in Malta, Poland, Hungary and Germany. 1923 Investments plc is the investment arm of Hili Ventures Ltd.

THE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate, having completed commercial training (Kaufmännische Ausbildung) with further training as an accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) or comparable qualification, will have 2 years’ experience in a similar role in an international retail chain.

Fluency in German and English is required, together with basic knowledge of tax law and regulations, IFRS and German GAAP. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are essential.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.