Joerg Kern Acca
About Joerg Kern Acca
Joerg Kern is an Accounting Manager at Expedia Group (Vrbo brand) in Dublin, Ireland, specializing in eCommerce payments and projects.
Accounting Manager at Expedia Group
Joerg Kern currently serves as the Accounting Manager, eCommerce Payments and Projects at Expedia Group, specifically for the Vrbo brand. Since joining the company in 2017, he has been based in Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he leads a team of three accountants focused on reconciling automated accounting entries for Expedia Vacation Rentals. Joerg is responsible for creating JIRA tickets for ORACLE and IT teams to address issues with automated accounting entries and liaising with external consultants for data reconciliation related to Digital Service Tax reporting. He also manages the month-end close process for sales and revenue transactions, ensuring timely submission of variance analysis and reconciliations. Additionally, Joerg defines accounting and reporting requirements for new business initiatives, such as new payment options for customers.
Professional Background and Previous Roles
Before joining Expedia Group, Joerg Kern's career included roles at various reputable companies. He worked at Rightside from 2013 to 2017 as a Senior Accountant, where he spent four years in Ireland. In 2012, he was a Financial Accountant at Western Union for five months. From 2007 to 2011, he progressed from an A/P Analyst to a GL Accountant at Websense, also in Ireland. Joerg’s earlier career included roles as an Accounts Receivable Specialist at Accenture in 2007 and as an Associate in International Tax and Audit at Ernst & Young from 2004 to 2006 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Joerg Kern has a strong academic background in finance, accounting, and business administration. He is currently studying Computer Science at the University of London, with an expected completion date in 2023. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), achieved from 1999 to 2002, and a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance, Accounting, and Taxation from the same university, obtained from 2002 to 2004. Joerg also studied Economics at Univerza v Ljubljani, where he was awarded a scholarship in 2003. Additionally, he studied at ACCA from 2008 to 2011.
Key Responsibilities at Expedia Group
Joerg Kern has a critical role at Expedia Group, where he handles several key responsibilities. He leads a team focused on reconciling automated accounting entries for Expedia Vacation Rentals. Joerg is tasked with creating JIRA tickets to address automated accounting issues and collaborates with external consultants for data reconciliation related to Digital Service Tax reporting. He oversees the month-end close process for sales and revenue transactions and ensures the timely submission of variance analysis and reconciliations. He also defines accounting and reporting requirements for new business initiatives and payment options, aligning them with the company’s strategic objectives.