Senior Accounting Expert (f/m/d) – HGB/IFRS & Projects

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Responsibilities

• Closing Activities: You support the timely execution of monthly and quarterly financial closings in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP (HGB), including the reconciliation of key balance sheet and P&L positions.

• IFRS Application: You contribute to the correct implementation of relevant IFRS requirements within the accounting processes.

• System Enablement: You collaborate closely with internal and external partners to implement new functionalities, systems, or process changes within the accounting landscape.

• International Projects: You support the development of global accounting standards, prepare technical content for international entities, contribute to cross-functional initiatives, and take ownership of managing and driving projects forward.

• Process Ownership: You identify optimization and automation opportunities, proactively drive their implementation, and present structured improvement proposals.

• Stakeholder Management: You act as a technical point of contact for Audit, Tax, local Finance teams, and the global Accounting organization.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: You have completed a commercial or business-related apprenticeship or degree; an additional qualification as a Certified Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) is an advantage but not mandatory.

• Professional Experience: You bring relevant experience in accounting and possess solid knowledge of both HGB and IFRS.

• System Skills: You have good knowledge of SAP FI (ideally S/4HANA) and enjoy process optimization as well as contributing to the development and implementation of new systems.

• Analytical Strength: You work in a structured and precise manner and demonstrate a strong understanding of financial processes and interdependencies.

• Communication: You communicate clearly and appropriately with different stakeholders, both in national and international contexts.

• Languages: You are fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

• Working Style: You work reliably and solution-oriented and thrive in a dynamic accounting environment that continues to evolve.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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