Team Lead BPO Finance Operations (f/m/d)

GEA; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international company based in Düsseldorf is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager. You'll oversee various accounting functions, support audits, and lead high-performance teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of professional experience in accounting, strong managerial capabilities, and a thorough understanding of international finance principles. Proficiency in English and German is essential, with additional languages preferred. Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• At least 10 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, controlling, or auditing.
• Multi-year experience in managerial positions.
• Successfully managed high-performance teams in a BPO or SSC environment.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the accounting function, including payables, receivables, and month-end closing.
• Support internal and external audits and implement recommendations.
• Lead teams providing group-wide accounting support in BPO Finance.

Kenntnisse

Expert knowledge of international finance and accounting activities

Excellent communication skills

Experience in change management

Multi-language proficiency

Ausbildung

Academic degree in business administration or equivalent

Tools

SAP's subsidiary ledgers (SD, FI, AM)

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Oversee the accounting function incl. accounts payables, accounts receivables, fixed asset, travel expense accounting and reporting services which include inter-company accounting and preparation of month end closing activities within the defined scope with the BPO Provider

• Support work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records and is responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations resulting from the audit findings

• Lead teams providing best-in-class, group-wide accounting support/services in BPO Finance for transactional activities

• Support and provide expert financial advice to BPO Finance Strategy, Divisions, Regions and Countries regarding F&A processes

• Drive the defined efficiency, optimization & automation potential of global, integrated processes, standards within the BPO Finance Strategy.

• Ensure staffing and talent development in the BPO Finance Operation function.

• The position entails dealing with tasks in the area of Accounting Services which are not fully determined

• The tasks relevant for the position can only be performed by drawing on understanding acquired in more than one subject area

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Have an academic degree in business administration or equivalent

• Have at least 10 years of professional experience in accounting and/or related disciplines (finance, controlling and/or auditing is desirable)

• Have multi-year experience in managerial positions

• Demonstrates expert knowledge of (international) finance and accounting activities as well as IFRS

• Profound knowledge of accounting, and finance as well as related processes

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and an affinity towards thinking in processes

• Successfully managed high-performance teams with know-how and experience in a Business Process Outsourcer (BPO ) or Shared Service Centre (SSC) environment

• Know-how in setting up an optimal BPO structure and work environment

• Shows resilience when working in a fast-pace environment

• Drives change management across the global finance functions in an integrative manner

• Affinity for relevant IT tools and software (e.g., SAP's subsidiary ledgers - SD, FI, AM)

• English (full proficiency) and German; preferably additional languages