ContiTech Senior Accounting Principles Manager (Focus IFRS) (m/f/diverse) - REF91704G

As Senior Manager Accounting Principles & External Reporting (m/f/diverse) you will be the contact for our various internal stakeholders as well as our external auditors with respect to specific accounting issues including major parts of the Annual Report

• Preparation of the accounting for specific parts of the Annual Report and contact for internal and external auditors
• Handling of Annual, Quarterly, Monthly and case-related accounting issues including coordination for required input
• Prepare and execute advise and direct internal stakeholders to act in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for external reporting and apply basic accounting principles and internal guidelines
• Subject matter expert for complex accounting issues and technical consultant for other colleagues
• Updates of the Accounting Guidelines (Financial Reporting Manual) and Definition of Group Accounting Policies
• Continuous monitoring of accounting standards regarding legal requirements or internal issues
• Implementation of new IASB standards. Collaboration with group auditors
• Provide trainings on Accounting issues
• Participation in projects, in particular M&A projects or implementation of new accounting standards

• University degree in Economics with a focus on Finance and Accounting
• Profound professional experience at an accounting firm or in the financial and accounting department of an industrial company
• Certified Public Accountant (German Wirtschaftsprüfer) exam recommended
• Several years of professional experience with the preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Profound knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)
• Project management experience preferably in the field of accounting (e.g. new IFRS implementation, compliance with regulatory standards etc.)
• Business fluent English and German language skills (written and spoken)
• Intercultural sensitivity and very good cross-culture communication and understanding

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

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Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets. 

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.