Qualcomm Germany GmbH
Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group > Accounting
General Summary:
Focus: Local GAAP, Review & Oversight | Ideal next step after ~3 years in Audit
About the Role
We are looking for a highly analytical and quality-driven Senior / Staff Accountant to join our finance team in an international corporate environment. This role is ideally suited for Big 4 or comparable accounting-firm trained professionals who are looking to transition into industry while continuing to work on technically challenging accounting and statutory reporting topics.
The role has a strong review and oversight focus. Day-to-day transactional accounting is performed by a Global Accounting Operations Center (GAOC). In this position, you will act as a local accounting expert, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality statutory financial statements under local GAAP.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Oversight & Review
Review and validate accounting entries and financial data prepared by the GAOC
Perform balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, and plausibility checks
Ensure correct application of accounting standards, internal policies, and local GAAP requirements
Statutory Reporting (Local GAAP)
Prepare and coordinate annual statutory financial statements under local GAAP (HGB)
Own statutory reporting timelines, documentation, and technical positions
Ensure consistency between statutory accounts and underlying accounting records
Audit Management & Technical Interface
Act as the primary local contact for external auditors
Prepare audit documentation and lead discussions with auditors
Coordinate with international finance teams on accounting treatments and disclosures
Governance & Process Improvement
Ensure compliance with internal controls and governance standards
Identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities in accounting processes
Support cross-functional initiatives such as ESG reporting, EU Taxonomy, or finance transformation projects
Your Profile
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Big 4 or comparable accounting firm background strongly preferred
Around 3 years of experience in statutory audit or accounting advisory
Strong technical accounting knowledge and structured analytical mindset
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or comparable)
Advanced Excel skills
High attention to detail, ownership mentality, and confidence in auditor interactions
Fluent in English and German, other European languages are a plus
What We Offer
Ideal transition role from audit into industry with strong technical ownership
No transactional posting responsibility – focus on review, quality, and governance
Exposure to international stakeholders and complex accounting topics
Long-term development opportunities in an international finance organization
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 4+ years of Accounting, Finance, or related work experience.
- Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.
*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
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