Senior Accounting Expert / Accountant (m/f/d)

Working at Freudenberg

We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

• You will independently and autonomously prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for partnerships and limited companies within the Freudenberg Group
• You will be responsible for the complete and accurate recording of all day-to-day business transactions, as well as for clarifying accounting issues in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and IFRS
• You will be the General Ledger key user: the technical point of contact for IT regarding system maintenance, review and further development of SAP processes relevant to accounting
• You will maintain the chart of accounts and balance sheet tables (SAP FI-GL module) as well as interfaces to the Freudenberg Group reporting system
• You will prepare the monthly VAT returns
• Preparing ad hoc analyses and meeting internal and external deadlines are second nature to you
• You enjoy contributing to projects in the field of finance and accounting

Qualifications

• You have successfully completed a commercial apprenticeship with further training as an accountant, or a degree with a focus on finance and business administration
• You have several years’ professional experience in financial accounting and the preparation of annual accounts in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• You are distinguished by your in-depth knowledge of HGB and IFRS accounting standards
• You have very good knowledge of the SAP FI-GL module (experience with SAP S/4Hana is desirable) and are proficient in using the MS Office suite, particularly Excel
• Your working language is German (at least C1 level) and you have a good command of written and spoken English (at least B2 level)
• Your strong aptitude for numbers, structured and analytical approach to work, and excellent teamwork skills are key strengths
• Your sense of responsibility, commitment, reliability and discretion round off your profile

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Freudenberg Business Services KG

Welcome to Freudenberg. Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.