Accounting Manager– Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main

Company Overview

Our client is a leading European chemical distribution company with over 140 years of industry expertise. It serves customers across automotive, industrial, coatings, plastics, and specialty chemicals sectors through a broad European network. Backed by a major Japanese global group, the company combines international reach with a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. It also offers integrated logistics and supply chain solutions, supporting sustainable growth across Europe.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the Accounting team in Frankfurt
• Take overall responsibility for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the German entities in accordance with German GAAP (HGB)
• Oversee all day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets and general ledger accounting
• Ensure compliance with German statutory accounting requirements as well as internal Group accounting and reporting standards
• Support the preparation of reporting packages and consolidated financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure and continuously improve the internal control system within Accounting
• Drive the further development, standardization and digitalization of accounting processes and systems, particularly within the SAP environment
• Advise and support operational business units on accounting, financial reporting and process-related matters

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or a comparable qualification
• Several years of relevant professional experience in Accounting, Audit or a comparable Finance function
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)
• Proven experience in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Experience in leading or functionally managing employees Previous experience in an international group environment is an advantage
• Experience with a Big Four audit firm or within an international corporate environment is desirable
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with auditors and internal stakeholders
• Hands-on mentality with the willingness to actively support operational topics when required
• Interest in further developing, standardizing and digitalizing accounting processes
• Excellent written and spoken German and English
• Sound SAP user knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

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