ABOUT AKZONOBEL

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
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To support our Finance department at our cologne location, we are looking for a

YOUR QUALIFICATION

• Completed business studies or commercial training with additional qualification, e.g. as an accountant (m/f/d)
• Many years of relevant professional experience within an international company
• Profound knowledge of IFRS and HGB
• Proven experience in leading an international team
• Strong proactive and effective communication skills at all levels
• Excellent analytical skills
• Structured, independent and responsible way of working
• Flexibility, resilience and hands-on mentality
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Very good knowledge of MS Office
• Good knowledge of SAP (FI) and Hyperion HFM is a plus
• Fluency in German and English

• Responsibility for the Accounting / Finance DACH division
• Coordinating and ensuring the proper processing of all relevant accounting and finance transactions in accordance with IFRS and commercial law for the respective legal entities
• Proactive monitoring of balance sheet and income statement quality in collaboration with global and local stakeholders
• Assistance with and control of bookings made
• Recording problems, including finding solutions and passing them on to the relevant departments
• Responsibility for auditing and approving the annual financial statements, including coordination and participation
• Coordination and clarification of queries with the auditors
• Recording and forwarding questions from the tax audit to the Tax Manager, including reconciliation
• Participation in projects and continuous improvement measures
• Interface function, e.g. with Business Functions, Business Controller, Supply Chain Controller, Sales, and Site Management
• Responsibility for the continuous development and improvement of processes

People Management

• Disciplinary and professional management of employees in line with AkzoNobel’s management model
• Responsibility for personnel decisions in cooperation with the HR Business Partner