Assistant Manager Accounting (m/f/d)

Asahi Kasei Europe; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Kasei Europe seeks a capable Assistant Manager Accounting (m/f/d) at its Düsseldorf European Headquarters. You will ensure accurate and compliant accounting for three group entities, supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, audits, and tax topics while driving process improvements in an international setting.

You will collaborate across the finance function, contribute to reporting packages like DIVA, and participate in finance transformation projects, leveraging SAP FI/CO,

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or a tax advisory environment, preferably within an international company.
• Qualification as Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d) or a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) as well as German tax regulations, including corporate tax, trade tax, and VAT.
• Experience in budgeting, reporting, controlling, and finance-related projects.
• Proven leadership experience or the willingness and potential to take on future leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent SAP FI/CO skills; experience with S/4HANA and/or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is an advantage.
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Power BI.
• Fluent German and business fluent English language skills.
• Analytical and structured working style combined with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, and self-motivated personality with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in operational and strategic finance matters and act as deputy when required.
• Ensure smooth accounting operations, monthly, quarterly and annual closings, as well as accurate financial reporting for multiple group companies in accordance with HGB and Group requirements.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, management reports, quarterly reporting packages (DIVA), and ad hoc financial analyses to support business decisions.
• Coordinate audits, tax-related topics, transfer pricing matters, and statutory financial statement disclosures in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide financial support to internal departments on topics such as VAT, procurement, invoicing, and travel expense management (SAP Concur).
• Drive process improvements and support finance transformation initiatives, including system integrations, e-invoicing, S/4HANA, IFRS projects, and the continuous development of the Finance & Accounting function, with potential future leadership responsibility.

Skills

German GAAP knowledge

Budgeting & reporting

Leadership potential

Analytical & structured

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d) or Finance/Accounting/Business Administration degree

Tools

SAP FI/CO

S/4HANA

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Excel

Power BI

SAP Concur

Job description

Are you passionate about accounting and finance and looking for an opportunity to contribute to an international business environment?

Join our Finance & Accounting Department at our European Headquarters in Düsseldorf as an Assistant Manager Accounting (m/f/d).

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant accounting processes for three group companies in accordance with accounting principles, practices, and company policies. Working closely with colleagues across the finance function, you will support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, audits, tax-related matters, reporting activities, and a variety of projects. As a team-oriented professional, you will enjoy collaborating in a small and dedicated team while further developing your expertise in an international environment.

Are you passionate about accounting and finance and looking for an opportunity to contribute to an international business environment?

Join our Finance & Accounting Department at our European Headquarters in Düsseldorf as an Assistant Manager Accounting (m/f/d).

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant accounting processes for three group companies in accordance with accounting principles, practices, and company policies. Working closely with colleagues across the finance function, you will support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, audits, tax-related matters, reporting activities, and a variety of projects. As a team-oriented professional, you will enjoy collaborating in a small and dedicated team while further developing your expertise in an international environment.

Your Profile

• Several years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or a tax advisory environment, preferably within an international company.
• Qualification as Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d) or a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) as well as German tax regulations, including corporate tax, trade tax, and VAT.
• Experience in budgeting, reporting, controlling, and finance-related projects.
• Proven leadership experience or the willingness and potential to take on future leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent SAP FI/CO skills; experience with S/4HANA and/or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is an advantage.
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Power BI.
• Fluent German and business fluent English language skills.
• Analytical and structured working style combined with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, and self-motivated personality with a continuous improvement mindset.

Your Tasks

• Support the Finance Manager in operational and strategic finance matters and act as deputy when required.
• Ensure smooth accounting operations, monthly, quarterly and annual closings, as well as accurate financial reporting for multiple group companies in accordance with HGB and Group requirements.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, management reports, quarterly reporting packages (DIVA), and ad hoc financial analyses to support business decisions.
• Coordinate audits, tax-related topics, transfer pricing matters, and statutory financial statement disclosures in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide financial support to internal departments on topics such as VAT, procurement, invoicing, and travel expense management (SAP Concur).
• Drive process improvements and support finance transformation initiatives, including system integrations, e-invoicing, S/4HANA, IFRS projects, and the continuous development of the Finance & Accounting function, with potential future leadership responsibility.

Our Offer

Are you looking for a challenging finance role with broad responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the further development of our Finance & Accounting function? At our European Headquarters in Düsseldorf, you will work in an international environment with close interaction across departments, group companies, and external partners.

We offer a diverse role covering accounting, reporting, controlling, tax, compliance, and finance transformation topics, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on our business. In addition, you will benefit from a collaborative team culture, exposure to international projects and systems, and excellent opportunities to further develop your professional expertise and take on future leadership responsibilities.