The IDW is looking for a
International Relationship Manager
Role Overview: We are seeking an International Relationship Manager to support our assurance standards department and broader leadership in managing and advancing the IDW’s international relations. This is a unique opportunity to engage with diverse global stakeholders, contribute to the technical dialogue, and act as a contact between international counterparts and the German profession.
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Type: Full-time
Office presence: Minimum 2 days per week
Department: Assurance Standards
Travel: 15–30% international, travelling on weekends and public holidays will sometimes be necessary
Key Responsibilities
- Support IDW representatives in their international roles by preparing for and joining them at meetings, and conferences.
- Support collaboration with other departments and senior leadership of the IDW on international topics.
- Assist with translation and interpretation of technical documents and communications (German-English) and finalising English language correspondence on a diverse range of technical and political issues.
- Prepare presentations, briefing material, and reports for international and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor developments in international standard-setting and relevant regulation.
- Facilitate coordination between international organizations and IDW representatives.
- Provide support as needed on selected technical accounting, sustainability, audit and assurance matters.
Your Profile
- Native English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CA, CPA), preferably from an English-speaking country.
- Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in audit or relevant industry roles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working in a digital environment.
- Working proficiency in German (B2+ or higher); ability to engage in professional discussions and communicate clearly in German.
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-oriented mindset.
- Diplomatic and a confident communicator.
- Affinity for technical accounting and assurance topics.
- An open disposition.
- While not required, the German public auditor qualification (Wirtschaftsprüfer), experience in firm accounting or auditing technical departments, and additional language skills are considered desirable.
What We Offer
- A meaningful role in an influential professional body at the intersection of the national and international accountancy profession.
- Travel for work at an international level.
- Close collaboration with some of the most qualified and experienced people in the profession.
- Opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.
- Training and development program including for the German Public Accountant (Wirtschaftsprüfer) qualification.
- A secure position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Mobile working within Germany, time of in lieu of overtime, discounted healthy meals in our cafeteria, company bike leasing, support with insurance plans and free parking.
- Discounts via the corporate benefits platform
Your contact person: Verena Minas | +49 211/4561-116 | [email protected]
The Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer (IDW) is the national professional body representing public auditors (Wirtschaftsprüfer) in Germany. We provide expert guidance, develop technical standards, and undertake advocacy to support the audit profession both nationally and internationally. The IDW plays a key role in shaping the international dialogue on a variety of relevant issues, including audit and assurance, regulation, and professional standards. To this end, the IDW is an active member of influential international organisations including the International Federation of Accountants, the Global Accounting Alliance, Accountancy Europe and maintains close relationships with other international and national standard setting bodies and professional accountancy organisations around the world.
You can find more information about us at www.idw.de
