Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, batteries and fuel cells, technical textiles, filters, cleaning technologies and products, specialty chemicals and medical products.

You support our team as Finance Professional GL

Responsibilities

• Performs the General Accounting, Reporting & Controlling process in close collaboration with the local entity;
• Executes sub-ledgers (closing) activities in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, etc.;
• Executes and supports the monthly closing process;
• Supports business review of P&L and BS in strong collaboration with local entity, performs reclassifications/ adjustments based on request/ need;
• Prepares and performs standard journal entries in the ERP system;
• Performs standard Accounting and Controlling analysis, as well as Reporting in close collaboration with the local entity;
• Resolves open issues with the local entity;
• Responsible to document all corresponding Internal Controls and follow all Compliance rules as per Internal Controls Matrix and CPP/ LPP;
• Supports local team in internal and external financial audits;
• Acts as back-up for colleagues who are on leave, as per the internal regulations;
• Provides support to other colleagues and team members, when they require help to fulfill their daily activities;
• Provides support to the extended team, as and when it is the case;
• Assure ad hoc support for projects, initiatives;
• Shows ability to manage own time schedule in order to meet the established deadlines.

Qualifications

• University graduate in Economics/Accounting;
• Previous experience in Finance & Accounting;
• Experience in the General Accounting, Reporting & Controlling area is a plus;
• Experience in IFRS and the local GAAP is a plus;
• English for business use is mandatory (German language is an advantage);
• Good computer skills related to Microsoft Office; mid level Excel knowledge is mandatory;
• SAP Knowledge or different ERP experience is mandatory;
• Fact-driven and strong analytical skills, detailed oriented attitude to identify accuracy;
• Open to process improvements;
• Team player.

If you like to make a difference and if you would like to be a part of a growing, successful company, then this is the moment to join Freudenberg and become part of a great team!