Head of Group Accounting ContiTech (m/f/d) - Executive - REF87871O

Drive Strategic Financial Leadership: We are seeking a professional Head of Group Accounting to establish and maintain the overall Group Accounting department within the central Finance organization of ContiTech. Overall responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Group Financial Reporting:
  • Preparation of annual and consolidated financial statements (monthly quarterly and yearly) in accordance with IFRS the German Commercial Code (HGB) and other applicable accounting standards.
  • Ensuring the timely provision of consolidated statements for external and internal stakeholders including the management board investors and auditors.
  • Coordination with subsidiaries and international branches to ensure consistency in the financial statements.
• Leadership & Team Management:
  • Leading and developing a team of accountants and financial professionals within the group accounting department.
  • Fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment ensuring clear communication and effective coordination across the group.
• Compliance & Governance:
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant local and international accounting standards regulatory requirements and financial reporting frameworks (including IFRS HGB and others as applicable).
  • Monitoring the implementation of changes to accounting standards and internal policies to maintain compliance.
  • Collaboration with external auditors and ensuring audit requirements are met as well as responsibility for implementing any necessary adjustments.
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement:
  • Establishing and maintaining the internal control system for the groups accounting activities.
  • Continuous review and optimization of accounting processes and systems to improve efficiency accuracy and compliance.
  • Implementation of best practices for accounting operations.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management:
  • Cooperation with other departments (controlling taxes treasury legal and operations) to align financial reporting with the overall corporate strategy.
  • Main point of contact for accounting processes and standards providing expertise and support for the CFO and other departments.
  • Maintaining open communication with external stakeholders (auditors regulatory authorities investors etc.).

Qualifications :

• Academic degree in business administration law or a comparable qualification with a focus on accounting / auditing
• Several years of experience in a senior accounting position ideally in a global company within the automotive or manufacturing industry or in an auditing firm
• Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and German GAAP (HGB)
• Proficiency in ERP systems consolidation tools and business intelligence solutions
• Extensive leadership experience in an international corporate environment ideally with responsibility across multiple sites or countries
• Fluent German and English language skills written and spoken
• Strong analytical thinking high attention to detail and persistence in solving complex challenges

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information :

The well-being of our employees is important to us. Thats 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
• and much more...

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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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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time