Chief Accountant/Accounting Supervisor

Position Title: Chief Accountant / Accounting Supervisor

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager, Western Cluster

Employment Type: Full-time

About Club Med Club Med

Founded in 1950, is the leader in premium, all-inclusive holiday experiences. We operate nearly 80 resorts across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean, in addition to the Club Med 2 cruise ship. Our mission is to provide a unique, upscale, and multicultural holiday environment, delivering memorable experiences that exceed expectations. Our success is built on continuous innovation and a commitment to quality.

About our Business Unit and Cluster

This role is part of the Western Europe Cluster within the Europe & Africa (EAF) Business Unit. This Cluster promotes and sells Club Med resorts. We target individual (FIT) and corporate (MICE) clients through both direct (web, call center) and indirect (trade) sales channels.

Job Overview

As the Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant for Club Med Germany, you will play an important role in the Western Europe Clusters' Finance team. Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager based in Belgium, you will oversee the accounting operations for the German legal entities. This role offers an unique opportunity to contribute to the financial health and success of Club Med in Germany.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and oversee accurate monthly, quarterly, half-year, and annual financial reports in compliance with IFRS, and internal standards.

• Manage the monthly closing process, ensuring timely submission and accuracy. Prepare consolidated financial statements.

Compliance and Audit:

• Ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements, including VAT, corporation tax and payroll.

• Coordinate internal and external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure adherence to best practices and timely reporting.

Accounts Payable/Receivable & Cash Management:

• Managing AP/AR functions, cash flow, and bank reconciliations, including intercompany.

Collaborations:

• Work closely with the Finance and Administration

• Manager to develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts

• Partner with the HR provider to ensure accurate and efficient payroll management

• Collaborate with the HQ on general accounting improvements

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, increase efficiency, and improve internal controls.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, operations) to drive alignment on financial objectives.

Qualifications & Skills Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional accounting qualification is a plus.

Your Profile

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS; experience with French GAAP is a plus.

Skills:

• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in German and English

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

• High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Why Join Us?

At Club Med, we are guided by five core values: kindness, multiculturalism, responsibility, freedom, and pioneering spirit. Our team members around the world share a unique mindset we call the "Club Med Spirit" – a combination of professionalism and celebration that makes life here so special.

If you are open-minded, a team player, and have an entrepreneurial mindset, we invite you to apply and become part of the Club Med journey.