ContiTech Senior Accounting Principles Manager (Focus HGB) (m/f/diverse) - REF91702I

ContiTech Senior Accounting Principles Manager (Focus HGB) (m/f/diverse) - REF91702I

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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.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment‑friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off‑highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

• Preparation of the accounting for specific parts of the Annual Report HB I and contact for internal contacts and external auditors
• Handling of Annual, Quarterly, Monthly and case‑related accounting issues including coordination for required input
• Prepare and execute advise and direct internal stakeholders to act in compliance with German GAAP (HGB) as well as 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 with focus on HGB / HBI
• Support of the Update of the Accounting Guidelines (Financial Reporting Manual) and Definition of Group Accounting Policies
• Continuous monitoring of accounting standards regarding legal requirements or internal issues
• Support of implementation of new accounting standards. Collaboration with group auditors
• Provide trainings on Accounting issues
• Participation in projects

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, preferably for a globally acting company
• Very 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

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

The well‑being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work‑life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

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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