Accounting Controller (m/f/d) DACH

TieTalent; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in paints and coatings is seeking an Accounting Controller (m/f/d) DACH for their Cologne location. The role involves overseeing the finance division, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and managing financial transactions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in international finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in both German and English. The position offers attractive remuneration, flexible working hours, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration

Above-average pension scheme

Flexible working hours and option to work from home

30 days holiday

Employee car parks

External employee counseling

Qualifikationen

• Many years of relevant professional experience within an international company.
• Profound knowledge of IFRS and HGB.
• Fluency in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Responsibility for the Accounting / Finance DACH division.
• Coordinating and ensuring proper processing of accounting transactions.
• Auditing and approving annual financial statements.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Ausbildung

Completed business studies or commercial training

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

About

Since 1792, we've been supplying innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world-class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We operate in more than 150 countries, using our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. We believe every surface is an opportunity, which reflects our commitment to providing sustainable solutions and creating a better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

Position: Accounting Controller (m/f/d) DACH

To support our Finance department at our Cologne location, we are looking for an Accounting Controller (m/f/d) DACH.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsibility for the Accounting / Finance DACH division.
2. Coordinating and ensuring the proper processing of all relevant accounting and finance transactions in accordance with IFRS and commercial law for the respective legal entities.
3. Proactive monitoring of balance sheet and income statement quality in collaboration with global and local stakeholders.
4. Assistance with and control of bookings made.
5. Recording problems, including finding solutions and passing them on to the relevant departments.
6. Responsibility for auditing and approving the annual financial statements, including coordination and participation.
7. Coordination and clarification of queries with the auditors.
8. Recording and forwarding questions from the tax audit to the Tax Manager, including reconciliation.
9. Participation in projects and continuous improvement measures.
10. Interface functions with Business Functions, Business Controller, Supply Chain Controller, Sales, and Site Management.
11. Responsibility for the continuous development and improvement of processes.

Qualifications:

• Completed business studies or commercial training with additional qualification, e.g., as an accountant (m/f/d).
• Many years of relevant professional experience within an international company.
• Profound knowledge of IFRS and HGB.
• Proven experience in leading an international team.
• Strong proactive and effective communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Structured, independent, and responsible way of working.
• Flexibility, resilience, and a hands-on mentality.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office.
• Good knowledge of SAP (FI) and Hyperion HFM is a plus.
• Fluency in German and English.

Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration.
• Above-average pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• 30 days holiday.
• Employee car parks.
• External employee counseling on personal and professional issues.

People Management:

• Disciplinary and professional management of employees in line with AkzoNobel's management model.
• Responsibility for personnel decisions in cooperation with the HR Business Partner.

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Communication.
• Accounting.
• SAP.
• Training.

Location:

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Work Experience:

Finance & Accounting.

Languages:

English.