- Workplace Options: Solingen or Weißenburg, Germany (Hybrid setup with remote work options)
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Sector: Automotive Manufacturing & Global Tier-1 Supply
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Compensation: €70,000 – €90,000 per annum
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Language Requirements: High proficiency/C1 level in both German and English
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Contract: Full-time
Company OverviewAs an established global Tier-1 partner to the automotive sector, we engineer advanced interior and exterior vehicle components. Supported by a 900-strong international workforce across Germany, wider Europe, and the US, we couple technical ingenuity with dynamic operational flexibility.
We are recruiting an assertive Senior Accountant (m/f/d) to direct site-level accounting operations (HGB), guide team members, assist with group IFRS consolidations, and contribute to an active ERP integration.
Core Accountabilities
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Financial Management & Period-End: Lead plant-level financial accounting, executing monthly and year-end close procedures according to German GAAP (HGB).
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Consolidated Reporting: Prepare financial data packages for corporate integration and manage international transactions under IFRS standards.
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Operational Leadership: Direct, coach, and support two accountants overseeing AP and AR functions.
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Process & Asset Accounting: Supervise intercompany balancing, maintain intercompany protocols, direct fixed asset ledgers (Anlagenbuchhaltung), and refine financial reporting routines.
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ERP Deployment: Contribute practically to the launch and refinement of our Infor LN enterprise system.
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Audit Liaison: Coordinate directly with third-party auditors and tax consultants during financial audits.
Target Profile
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Languages: Advanced, fluent command of German (C1) for local compliance and internal leadership, alongside strong business English (C1) for group-wide collaboration.
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Background: Substantial experience managing corporate accounts, ideally within the industrial, manufacturing, or automotive supply sectors.
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Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of HGB financial reporting coupled with working knowledge of corporate IFRS structures.
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Qualifications: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; alternatively, a commercial background complemented by a certified Bilanzbuchhalter credential.
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Approach: Methodical, self-directed, pragmatic, and clear in communication.
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Preferred Attributes: Exposure to automotive production environments; experience with Infor LN or similar enterprise ERP tools; team-oriented mindset with occasional travel availability.
Key Benefits
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Salary & Time Off: Competitive €70,000 – €90,000 package paired with 30 vacation days annually.
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Career Growth: Functional supervisory experience overseeing two direct operational reports.
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Autonomy & Work-Life Balance: Decisive working environment with flexible hybrid arrangements based out of either Solingen or Weißenburg.
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Global Systems Exposure: Collaborative exposure to international financial teams across Europe and the US, alongside hands-on involvement in core software updates.
