Your Tasks

The role combines hands-on accounting expertise, people leadership and close cooperation with multiple European stakeholders in a shared services environment.

Functional and disciplinary leadership of a regional Finance Services team of 10 Accountant Specialists:

• Accountability for 5 European Distribution Centers (DC), especially with regards
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual closing in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP, including taxes
• Daily supervision of accounting processes (RTR, Tax, OTC, PTP), providing active operational support on key issues and monitoring relevant KPIs
• Acting as a business partner for statutory obligations, including:
• Coordination with tax advisors, esp. regarding CIT, VAT
• Coordination with auditors regarding statutory financial statement
• Driving operational performance through KPIs
• Initiating and following up on harmonization, standardization, and optimization initiatives
• Maintaining a robust backup structure and effective knowledge management
  
  

Your Profile

• University degree in Business Administration
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience working as a Team Leader in the RTR department within SSC/BPO structures
• Experience in handling taxes, esp. VAT and CIT
• Experience in OTC/PTP departments will be an additional asset
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and experience in handling tax advisors and auditors
• Broad and in-depth knowledge and expertise in financial systems (SAP FI/CO)
• English is the daily business language