ContiTech Senior Accounting Principles Manager (Focus IFRS) (m/f/diverse) - REF91704G

ContiTech Senior Accounting Principles Manager (Focus IFRS) (m/f/diverse) - REF91704G

Location: Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Job Description

• Preparation of the accounting for specific parts of the Annual Report and contact for internal and external auditors
• Handling of Annual, Quarterly, Monthly and case‑related accounting issues including coordination for required input
• Prepare and execute advice and direct internal stakeholders to act in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for external reporting and apply basic accounting principles and internal guidelines
• Subject matter expert for complex accounting issues and technical consultant for other colleagues
• Updates of the Accounting Guidelines (Financial Reporting Manual) and Definition of Group Accounting Policies
• Continuous monitoring of accounting standards regarding legal requirements or internal issues
• Implementation of new IASB standards. Collaboration with group auditors
• Provide trainings on accounting issues
• Participation in projects, in particular M&A projects or implementation of new accounting standards

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics with a focus on Finance and Accounting
• Profound professional experience at an accounting firm or in the financial and accounting department of an industrial company
• Certified Public Accountant (German Wirtschaftsprüfer) exam recommended
• Several years of professional experience with the preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Profound knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)
• Project management experience preferably in the field of accounting (e.g. new IFRS implementation, compliance with regulatory standards, etc.)
• Business fluent English and German language skills (written and spoken)
• Intercultural sensitivity and very good cross‑culture communication and understanding

Additional Information and Benefits

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals
• and much more…

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone – regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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