FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST (M/F/D)

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST (M/F/D)

Location: Lippstadt, Germany

FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, we build the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high-growth areas, FORVIA employs 157,000 people worldwide. FORVIA HELLA therein stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, we cover a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles with our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions. With around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of € 8.1 billion on a preliminary basis in the fiscal year 2023.

YOUR TASKS

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, German GAAP (HGB), and tax regulations.
• Perform analyses, evaluations, and account reconciliations, ensuring the accurate representation of business transactions.
• Collaborate with the team on global strategic accounting projects, such as automation, digitalization, and harmonization of business processes within accounting.
• Continuously improve accounting processes to ensure reporting quality and support their global rollout.
• Act as the central point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Support the compliance governance structure in Germany.
• Drive harmonization, digitalization, and standardization initiatives within Financial Accounting.
• Maintain regular communication and close collaboration with colleagues in Financial Accounting at our international European locations.
• Manage accounting-related projects, with a particular focus on centralization topics.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable field, ideally with a focus on Accounting.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in an industrial company or a major auditing firm.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting under German GAAP (HGB), tax law, and IFRS.
• Strong proficiency in SAP FI or a comparable ERP system.
• Analytical mindset, ability to work independently, team player, and highly committed.
• Excellent communication skills, resilience, and assertiveness.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Mobile Working and flexible working time models.
• Extensive career and further training opportunities.
• Sports and health program HELLA in Motion as well as partner of the company fitness network WELLPASS.
• Discounted Germany ticket for bus and train.
• Free coffee and water, company restaurants and cafés.
• Bicycle leasing and numerous employee benefits.
• Company pension plan with HELLA allowance.
• Family support: family service and advice on caring for relatives.
• Employee events.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

Hella stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req16140.

HELLA Corporate Center GmbH
Julian Gök
Rixbecker Straße 75
59555 Lippstadt