To support our Finance department at our cologne location, we are looking for anAccounting Controller (m/f/d) DACHYour ResponsibilitiesResponsibility for the Accounting / Finance DACH divisionCoordinating and ensuring the proper processing of all relevant accounting and finance transactions in accordance with IFRS and commercial law for the respective legal entitiesProactive monitoring of balance sheet and income statement quality in collaboration with global and local stakeholdersAssistance with and control of bookings madeRecording problems, including finding solutions and passing them on to the relevant departmentsResponsibility for auditing and approving the annual financial statements, including coordination and participationCoordination and clarification of queries with the auditorsRecording and forwarding questions from the tax audit to the Tax Manager, including reconciliationParticipation in projects and continuous improvement measuresInterface function, e.g. with Business Functions, Business Controller, Supply Chain Controller, Sales, and Site ManagementResponsibility for the continuous development and improvement of processesYour QualificationsCompleted business studies or commercial training with additional qualification, e.g. as an accountant (m/f/d)Many years of relevant professional experience within an international companyProfound knowledge of IFRS and HGBProven experience in leading an international teamStrong proactive and effective communication skills at all levelsExcellent analytical skillsStructured, independent and responsible way of workingFlexibility, resilience and hands-on mentalityContinuous Improvement MindsetVery good knowledge of MS OfficeGood knowledge of SAP (FI) and Hyperion HFM is a plusFluency in German and EnglishYour Benefits at Akzo NobelAttractive remunerationAbove-average pension schemeFlexible working hours and the option to work from Home30 days holidayEmployee car parksExternal employee counselling on personal and professional issuesPeople ManagementDisciplinary and professional management of employees in line with AkzoNobel’s management modelResponsibility for personnel decisions in cooperation with the HR Business PartnerWhere your ideas go farWe are looking forward to receiving your application in English including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date via this link on our career page.If you have additional question please contactRaphaela Kreymborg,Do you know AkzoNobel? We make your world more colorful! Become part of us!Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.