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Kreisverwaltung Mettmann

Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 14, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Kreis Mettmann, a modern municipal administration, is seeking a Head of Accounting and Debt Enforcement to manage daily accounting operations and the enforcement of claims. This role involves overseeing payment transactions, public-law enforcement, and the cash register system, including cash machines and external branches. The successful candidate will actively contribute to projects like e-payment and international enforcement, optimize processes for efficient debt collection, and manage private-law dunning and enforcement procedures. They will also be responsible for daily closing, liquidity planning, payment transactions, error management in SAP, and process optimization. This position requires strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills for interacting with debtors and authorities, and a proactive approach to process improvement and digitalization. It's a varied role offering a structured environment with room for discretion, ideal for a professional seeking a stable and impactful position within a public administration.

Required Skills

Education

Qualification for the first entry-level position of career group 2.1 (former higher non-technical service) OR successful completion of the second administrative course OR a university degree in business administration (Bachelor or Diploma)

Experience

  • Professional experience in accounting according to the German Commercial Code (HGB)
  • 3 years of practical experience in accounting (if holding a business administration degree)
  • Experience in payment processing (desirable)
  • Experience in receivables management (desirable)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

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