Senior / Staff Accountant (m/f/d) - Munich, Qualcomm Germany

Job Area

Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group > Accounting

Company

Qualcomm Germany GmbH

General Summary

Local GAAP, Review & Oversight | Ideal next step after ~3 years in Audit

About The Role

We are looking for a highly analytical and quality-driven Senior / Staff Accountant to join our finance team in an international corporate environment. This role is ideally suited for Big 4 or comparable accounting‑firm trained professionals who are looking to transition into industry while continuing to work on technically challenging accounting and statutory reporting topics.

The role has a strong review and oversight focus. Day‑to‑day transactional accounting is performed by a Global Accounting Operations Center (GAOC). In this position, you will act as a local accounting expert, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high‑quality statutory financial statements under local GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Oversight & Review

• Review and validate accounting entries and financial data prepared by the GAOC
• Perform balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, and plausibility checks
• Ensure correct application of accounting standards, internal policies, and local GAAP requirements

Statutory Reporting (Local GAAP)

• Prepare and coordinate annual statutory financial statements under local GAAP (HGB)
• Own statutory reporting timelines, documentation, and technical positions
• Ensure consistency between statutory accounts and underlying accounting records

Audit Management & Technical Interface

• Act as the primary local contact for external auditors
• Prepare audit documentation and lead discussions with auditors
• Coordinate with international finance teams on accounting treatments and disclosures
• Governance & Process Improvement
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and governance standards
• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities in accounting processes
• Support cross‑functional initiatives such as ESG reporting, EU Taxonomy, or finance transformation projects

Your Profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Big 4 or comparable accounting firm background strongly preferred
• Around 3 years of experience in statutory audit or accounting advisory
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and structured analytical mindset
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or comparable)
• Advanced Excel skills
• High attention to detail, ownership mentality, and confidence in auditor interactions
• Fluent in English and German, other European languages are a plus

What We Offer

• Ideal transition role from audit into industry with strong technical ownership
• No transactional posting responsibility – focus on review, quality, and governance
• Exposure to international stakeholders and complex accounting topics
• Long‑term development opportunities in an international finance organization

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 4+ years of Accounting, Finance, or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.
• References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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