International Relationship Manager (m/w/d)

International Relationship Manager

Düsseldorf, Germany

Full-time, office presence minimum 2 days per week

Travel: 15–30% international, travelling on weekends and public holidays may be necessary

International relations manager to support our assurance standards department in managing and advancing international relations. This is an opportunity to engage with global stakeholders, contribute to technical dialogue, and act as a contact between international counterparts and the German profession.

Key Responsibilities

• Support IDW representatives in their international roles by preparing for and joining them at meetings and conferences.
• Support collaboration with other departments and senior leadership on international topics.
• Assist with translation and interpretation of technical documents and communications (German-English) and finalise English language correspondence on a diverse range of technical and political issues.
• Prepare presentations, briefing material, and reports for international and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor developments in international standard-setting and relevant regulation.
• Facilitate coordination between international organisations and IDW representatives.
• Provide support as needed on selected technical accounting, sustainability, audit and assurance matters.

Your Profile

• Native English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CA, CPA), preferably from an English-speaking country.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in audit or relevant industry roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working in a digital environment.
• Working proficiency in German (B2+ or higher); ability to engage in professional discussions and communicate clearly in German.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-oriented mindset.
• Diplomatic and confident communicator.
• Affinity for technical accounting and assurance topics.
• An open disposition.
• While not required, the German public auditor qualification (Wirtschaftsprüfer), experience in firm accounting or auditing technical departments, and additional language skills are desirable.

What We Offer

• A meaningful role in an influential professional body at the intersection of national and international accountancy profession.
• Travel for work at an international level.
• Close collaboration with highly qualified and experienced professionals in the field.
• Opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.
• Training and development program including for the German Public Accountant (Wirtschaftsprüfer) qualification.
• A secure position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Mobile working within Germany, time in lieu of overtime, discounted healthy meals in our cafeteria, company bike leasing, support with insurance plans and free parking.
• Discounts via the corporate benefits platform.

Contact Person: Verena Minas | +49 211/ |

The Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer (IDW) is the national professional body representing public auditors in Germany. It provides expert guidance, develops technical standards, and undertakes advocacy to support the audit profession nationally and internationally. IDW plays a key role in shaping the international dialogue on a variety of relevant issues, including audit and assurance, regulation and professional standards. It is an active member of influential international organisations such as the International Federation of Accountants, Global Accounting Alliance, Accountancy Europe and maintains close relationships with other international and national standard setting bodies and professional accountancy organisations worldwide.

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