Senior Financial Accountant (F/M/D) Finance, Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Senior Financial Accountant (F/M/D)

As Senior Financial Accountant at Aptiv EDS, you will play a key role in controllership over assigned entities and support the Finance Managerwith complex transactions overview. You will work within the EMEA Corporate Finance Team and report directly to the Finance Manager.

Your Role includes

• Maintain US GAAP and local ledgers including the preparation and/or review of related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial and accounting analysis involving complex transactions including but not limited to general accounting, fixed assets, intercompany and financial reporting activities/transactions.
• Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures & Flow charts for processes in scope.
• Review month end close and ensure compliance with local accounting standards and policy.
• Perform the local GAAP accounting close.
• Local and US GAAP Account reconciliations.
• Coordination of calendar with external auditors, tax department and service providers.
• Manage the statutory reporting calendar.
• Strong ability to develop initial positions / views to complex problems on their own.
• Support the process of corporate income tax provision calculation and income tax return.
• Constantly look for improvement opportunities in the area of direct responsibility, but not limited to and drive implementation (compliance, quality and process efficiency).
• Serves as an escalation point of contact to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to work independently at times as well as closely and successfully with professionals of different backgrounds and cultures.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders from Tax, Treasury, Legal Departments.
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to manage a number of projects at any one time and deliver on commitments.
• Support the EMEA corporate and accounting teams in ensuring compliance with country reporting rules.

Your Background

• Experienced (4-5 year PQE) qualified accountant. ACA, ACCA or CPA qualification – preferably Big4/Top10 trained within audit.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to understand complex accounting issues and models.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic leadership team to collaboratively solve complex problems innovatively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to interact well with people of various backgrounds and levels.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP or similar would be an advantage.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv

• Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.
• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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“Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world’s top automotive manufacturers.”

“Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law\“

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