Our client is a leading international corporation in its industry (Manufacturing). As part of its sustainable and successful development we are now looking to fill the (new) position "Senior Manager Corporate Accounting & Tax / International (m/f/d)" for the group´s Corporate headquarter in the heart of the very attractive "Rhine-Neckar metropolitan-area" (Germany).
We are seeking a strategic and experienced International Accounting and Tax-Compliance Manager to oversee the organization's global financial reporting, tax compliance and regulatory compliance. This role is critical in ensuring financial integrity, minimizing tax-risk and aligning accounting practices across international operations.
Description
Accounting Leadership
- Oversee International accounting operations, including transactional accounting, general ledger, consolidation, and financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAPs).
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all regions.
- Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate audits.
Risk Management & Controls
- Design and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting and tax compliance.
- Identify and mitigate financial and tax risks through proactive planning and governance.
- Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings and disclosures.
Tax Compliance
- In collaboration with external advisors, manages direct and indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including income tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing and withholding taxes.
- Monitor changes in International tax legislation and assess impact on business operations.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Collaborate with legal, treasury, operations, and business units to support strategic goals.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, integrity and accountability.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and/or Accounting - or a comparable qualification
- Additional professional accounting qualification/s required (e.g. Wirtschaftspruefer/in (WP), CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA - or an equivalent accounting qualification).
- Several years of progressive experience in International accounting-roles.
- Deep knowledge of International accounting standards (especially IFRS and German-GAAP (HGB)) and regulatory frameworks
- Proven track record in managing cross-border teams and complex compliance environments.
- Experience in ERP systems (SAP) and tax compliance software.
- Fluent in English and German; proficiency in other European languages would be a plus
- Some business travel required.
Key Competencies
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Business partnership and commercial acumen
- Stakeholder Management skills and people development
- Financial discipline and governance
- Cross-cultural communication
- Change management and continuous process improvement
Attractive salary package.
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