Responsible for the timely and accurate production of parts of the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures (including Internal Reports)
Responsible for specific consolidation topics on global level (e.g. inter-company reconciliation, consolidation of investments, internal profit Elimination etc.) and prepare and book related consolidation entries
Participate in the preparation of the annual report, quarterly shareholder and supervisory board information i.e. preparing text, proof reading, number checking etc.
Act as contact for specific markets/subsidiaries for accounting and reporting issues
Discuss and file master data changes with the FSS Competence Center for Group Reporting
Preparation of the global quarterly policies and guidelines for the accounting/ reporting teams of all markets/ subsidiaries
Manage and lead departmental internal projects (e.g. process improvement for consolidation tasks) and be involved in finance internal projects affecting the consolidation area
Review tasks of Assistant Group Accountant
Recruit, coach and manage interns
Key Relationships:
Peers and managers of other Group HQ Finance functions (e.g. Group Treasury, Corporate Controlling, Investor Relations, Group Taxes)
Finance management of markets/subsidiaries (e.g. Head of Accounting)
External Assistant Audit Manager (PwC)
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Analytical mindset balanced with communication skills
Well-developed PC-skills (MS-Office), ideally SAP S/4HANA or other consolidation software
Demonstrate an understanding of consolidation processes
Knowledge of IFRS
Fluent in English and German
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
Ideally degree in Business Administration from a university or comparable institution with focus on Accounting
2-3 years relevant job experience; i.e. in an audit company or consolidation/accounting department of an international corporation