Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d) in Herzogenaurach

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

Corporate Accounting prepares accurate consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and external regulations.

This position is located in Herzogenaurach responsible for execution of Treasury Middle & Back Office related activities, including (below mentioned focus areas which are not exhaustive):

• Ensuring correct and daily execution of key responsibilities in the Treasury Middle & Back Office according to the requirements of Group policies, procedures and guidelines, and according to the Group Finance Manual for the entire (Treasury Back Office)
• Drives organizational effectiveness through communication with banks and the identification and communication of process improvement opportunities
• Contact person for the Corporate Treasury Department
• Functional expert on all matters relating to Treasury Middle & Back Office

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist the supervisor to partner with the business on all Treasury Middle & Back Office issues
• Ensure smooth running of In-house banking processes
• Communicate actively with banks and verify the outstanding bank transactions
• Ensure smooth running of treasury deals confirmation process
• Ensure correct set-up of Quantum Treasury Management System and smooth running of its interface into SAP
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation prepared by rest of team
• Support annual EMIR audit
• Represent Treasury Back Office in Group Treasury projects and act as deputy for Manager of Treasury Back Office
• Prepare year-end reports and data analysis for external auditors

Key Relationships:

• Team colleagues within Corporate Accounting
• Group Treasury Department
• Auditors
• GBS
• Retained Finance Teams local subsidiaries

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a business setting
• Excellent accounting knowledge
• Ability to accept and meet deadlines
• Effective time management
• Excellent analytical skills

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Industrial or Business apprentice
• Minimum of 5 years practical accounting experience
• Good knowledge of general accounting rules (IFRS/ local GAAP) and experience with auditors and year end closing

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