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. 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.
As Senior Manager Accounting Principles & External Reporting (m/f/diverse) you will be the contact for our various internal stakeholders as well as our external auditors with respect to specific accounting issues including major parts of the Annual Report
Preparation of the accounting for specific parts of the Annual Report and contact for internal 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 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
Updates of the Accounting Guidelines (Financial Reporting Manual) and Definition of Group Accounting Policies
Continuous monitoring of accounting standards regarding legal requirements or internal issues
Provide trainings on Accounting issues
Participation in projects, in particular M&A projects or implementation of new accounting standards
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
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)
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
Sabbaticals
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