Why Alpha Trains?
Because we support one another, even across departments.

Elena Degen
Head of Accounting

For our office in Cologne we are looking for a

Senior Fixed Asset Accountant (m/f/d)

Alpha Trains has owned and leased locomotives and passenger trains for 25 years. More than 160 employees of various nationalities are active across Europe. Our more than 1,000 locomotives and passenger trains are utilized in 22 European countries.

 
 

Who we are looking for

Within our Finance team, we manage complex international fixed‑asset structures across multiple jurisdictions and IFRS requirements. To strengthen our capability in handling these demanding accounting topics, we are looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant.



 
 

WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY

  • You manage and maintain the fixed asset accounting records for a diverse international asset portfolio
  • You ensure accurate capitalization, depreciation and disposal of fixed assets in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements
  • You support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities
  • You prepare reconciliations and analyses related to fixed assets and capital expenditures
  • You collaborate closely with Finance colleagues and other departments across Europe
  • You support audits and provide documentation for internal and external stakeholders
  • You contribute to process improvements and the further development of fixed asset accounting procedures
 
 

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:

  • Several years of experience in fixed asset accounting
  • Experience with component accounting (IAS 16) for large and complex asset portfolios is essential
  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience applying the component approach in practice
  • Strong understanding of IFRS and statutory accounting requirements
  • Proactive personality with a hands-on mentality
  • You take responsibility for your area of work and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • MS Office medium user skills
  • Preferably experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365
  • Fluent English skills (minimum B2 level)
  • German language skills are considered an advantage
 
 

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.

And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.

Not fully convinced? We asked our colleagues: what makes working at Alpha Trains special: Employee film

 
 

APPLY NOW

Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu. You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:

Senior HR Manager

Luis Wollitzer

+49-221-914096-37

My contact details

Alpha Trains Europa GmbH
Rudolfplatz 3, DE - 50674 Cologne
hr_at_alphatrains.eu


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