Accountant

Job Description

Finance processes with impact – in an international environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for key bank and general ledger accounting activities with a strong focus on cash pooling and treasury-related processes. Working closely with Treasury, Accounting, and other finance teams, you contribute to accurate reporting, efficient processes, and ContiTech’s financial steering.

Key responsibilities:

Bank Accounting & Treasury‑Related Topics

• Responsibility for bank accounting with a focus on international cash pooling structures (e.g. EUR, USD and additional currencies)
• Accounting and coordination of intercompany loans, foreign currency transactions, interest calculations, and financial derivatives in close cooperation with Treasury and Group Accounting
• Posting and reconciliation of bank accounts, including manual payments, payment runs, and clearing activities
• Processing of special payment transactions and intercompany netting

General Ledger, Closing & Reporting

• Independent execution and maintenance of general ledger postings within the assigned scope
• Reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet and P&L accounts
• Support in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB
• Posting of accruals, provisions, and valuation entries
• Ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Handling of Bundesbank reporting (e.g. Z4, ZM)

Collaboration & Projects

• Close coordination with subledger teams (AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Bank Accounting)
• Contact person for accounting-related inquiries within the organization
• Collaboration with Controlling, Tax, Treasury, and other finance functions
• Interface for external auditors and internal audit
• Contribution to process improvements, finance projects, and system optimizations, particularly in SAP FI / S/4HANA

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a comparable qualification, or a completed commercial apprenticeship with recognized further training in accounting (e.g. Certified Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter IHK)
• Several years of professional experience in bank accounting and/or general ledger accounting, ideally in an international environment
• Very good knowledge of HGB; IFRS knowledge is a plus
• Basic knowledge of tax regulations (e.g. VAT) is desirable
• Experience with cash pooling structures, treasury-related processes, or bank accounting is an advantage
• Confident handling of ERP systems, ideally SAP FI / S/4HANA
• Very good Excel skills and solid proficiency in MS Office
• Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken
• Independent, structured working style combined with strong team and communication skills

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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