To support our Finance department at our cologne location, weare looking for an Accounting Controller (m/f/d) DACH YourResponsibilities Responsibility for the Accounting / Finance DACHdivision Coordinating and ensuring the proper processing of allrelevant accounting and finance transactions in accordance withIFRS and commercial law for the respective legal entities Proactivemonitoring of balance sheet and income statement quality incollaboration with global and local stakeholders Assistance withand control of bookings made Recording problems, including findingsolutions and passing them on to the relevant departmentsResponsibility for auditing and approving the annual financialstatements, including coordination and participation Coordinationand clarification of queries with the auditors Recording andforwarding questions from the tax audit to the Tax Manager,including reconciliation Participation in projects and continuousimprovement measures Interface function, e.g. with BusinessFunctions, Business Controller, Supply Chain Controller, Sales, andSite Management Responsibility for the continuous development andimprovement of processes Your Qualifications Completed businessstudies or commercial training with additional qualification, e.g.as an accountant (m/f/d) Many years of relevant professionalexperience within an international company Profound knowledge ofIFRS and HGB Proven experience in leading an international teamStrong proactive and effective communication skills at all levelsExcellent analytical skills Structured, independent and responsibleway of working Flexibility, resilience and hands-on mentalityContinuous Improvement Mindset Very good knowledge of MS OfficeGood knowledge of SAP (FI) and Hyperion HFM is a plus Fluency inGerman and English Your Benefits at Akzo Nobel Attractiveremuneration Above-average pension scheme Flexible working hoursand the option to work from Home 30 days holiday Employee car parksExternal employee counselling on personal and professional issuesPeople Management Disciplinary and professional management ofemployees in line with AkzoNobel’s management model Responsibilityfor personnel decisions in cooperation with the HR Business PartnerWhere your ideas go far www.akzonobel.com/careers We are lookingforward to receiving your application in English including yoursalary expectations and your earliest availability date via thislink on our career page. If you have additional question pleasecontact Raphaela Kreymborg, raphaela.kreymborg@akzonobel.com Do youknow AkzoNobel? We make your world more colorful! Become part ofus! Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints andcoatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what mattersmost. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux,International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customersaround the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and useour expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because webelieve every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expectfrom a pioneering and long-established paints company that’sdedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving thebest of what we have today – while creating an even bettertomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.