About Us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.
With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.
Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
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Your Role
As Manager Corporate Accounting (m/f/d), you will become part of our Corporate Accounting team of experts from industry, auditing, and consulting. We offer you the opportunity to work internationally and on specific topics with all divisions of our company and to be involved in more complex issues.
This position is a full-time role based at our global headquarters in Holzminden.
* You will be independently responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operations and for your contribution to regular IFRS consolidated financial statements.
* Furthermore, you will act as a global point of contact for accounting-related questions in supporting foreign subsidiaries and will be the main contact for external auditors within your area of responsibility.
* You will also contribute to the development of a unified IFRS accounting policy for the Symrise Group and bring your expertise to the development and implementation of new legal requirements.
* You will participate in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with international accounting standards (IFRS).
* You will actively support the continuous improvement and digitalization of accounting processes to further enhance efficiency and quality in financial reporting.
* You will assist in integrating new subsidiaries into group accounting and support post-merger accounting activities.
* You will help prepare information for various internal and external stakeholders, including the Executive Board and Supervisory Board, investors, and regulatory authorities.
About You
* Successfully completed university degree in business administration (or another relevant field) and/or further training as an (international) certified accountant
* Solid knowledge of IFRS accounting
* At least three years of professional experience in group accounting within an internationally oriented industrial company or an auditing firm
* Familiarity and proven practical experience with consolidation software
* Confident demeanor as well as strong communication and teamwork skills in an international corporate environment
* Independent working style and a high degree of personal responsibility
* High flexibility and resilience, positive attitude, and initiative
* Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken
Our Offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.