Senior Financial Accountant DACH

Senior Financial Accountant DACH is a key role supporting the DACH region primarily but also other countries of EMEA region. This role has primary responsibility for preparation and support of various aspects of the monthly close process, preparing statutory accounts, managing audits, supporting tax provision and tax filing, following global accounting policies and other ad-hoc projects for the region.

This role faces several key customers as part of both daily responsibilities and as part of project teams, including Finance, Business Unit Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Corporate Accounting.

Essential Functions

• Lead the preparation and maintenance of accurate and timely monthly reporting and statutory accounts in compliance with relevant regulations and standards mainly for German entities.
• Support the EMEA FI Team with tax provision and reconciliation.
• VAT preparation for DACH entities and occasional support for other countries when needed.
• Providing oversight on certain control reviews and control implementation.
• Working with External Auditors to support Avient’s audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the finance function, implementing best practices to enhance productivity and accuracy.
• Support regional and corporate initiatives.
• Other projects according to business requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 years + experience in Accounting and Corporate Income Tax with preference experience with a Big 4.

Additional Qualifications

• Income Tax and VAT practical knowledge.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and any other European language is a strong asset such as German.
• Organizational skills, a self-starter with high level of analytical skills and resilience.
• Working knowledge of SAP highly desirable.
• US GAAP, Gaaps in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
• ACCA or local equivalent completed.
• Experience with SOX Compliance.
• Working knowledge of Hyperion, SAP and S4Hana.
• Leader of Self – Instills Trust.
• Leader of Self – Action Oriented.
• Leader of Self – Collaborates.
• Leader of Self – Customer Focus.
• Leader of Self – Situational Adaptability.
• Leader of Self – Being Resilient.
• Leader of Self – Demonstrates Self-Awareness.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. Security includes physical security and cyber security.

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve.

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