Senior Accountant - German Speaker

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Main Duties And Responsibilities

The senior accountant would typically handle the larger, more complex and higher risk accounts and be autonomously responsible for:

1. Month end reporting: Prepare the month end financial information to a high standard in accordance with required reporting legislations and within the corporate deadlines

2. Support Annual Financial Statements preparation: Ensure that all required documentation is gathered and supplied timely to the auditors, support US GAAP vs Local GAAP reconciliations

3. Taxation: Support compliance with local tax legislation, authorities (VAT & Corporate Tax) and internal Transfer pricing policies.

4. Internal Control: Support compliance with the internal controls framework designed and approved by the Internal Controls Team (RACM procedures) and maintenance of the of the Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation

5. Business Awareness: Liaise cross-functionally within Finance and ensure Internal Control activities are maintained and adhered to where applicable

6. Active participation in ad-hoc business and controlling projects

Moreover, the senior accountant will offer support to accountants as and when required

To Join Our Team You Will Need

1. Business Administration Degree or equivalent (MBA, CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent - nice to have)

2. 3-5 years of experience relevant to finance and accounting with continuously increased responsibility.

3. Candidate also has experience collaborating and/or managing a team of accountants

4. Strong knowledge in accounting principles for both local and US GAAP/IFRS

5. Deep understanding of accounting procedures, business processes and operations

6. High degree of computer literacy (SAP, Microsoft Office)

7. Strong communication and presentation skills

8. Fluency in English and German

If You Join Us, You Will Enjoy

• Competitive salary package 
• Free private medical services 
• Life Insurance
• Flexible benefits from your favorite brands available on flexible benefits portal 
• Easter bonus
• Christmas bonus
• 25 vacation days/year 
• Referral bonuses for new hires recommended by you 
• WFH & Flexible Working Hours 
• Discount price to purchase Goodyear tires 
• Sponsorship for ACCA certification
• Free access to the Bookster library
• Discount on products and services through agreed partnerships.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.