Accountant with German - Cash Pooling & Treasury ContiTech | GBS - CTBC

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world's leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America."

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 (ACCA, CECCAR, etc)
• 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

Additional Information

Additional information

What We Offer:

• The 13th salary - Paid once a year, in December;
• Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron;
• Hybrid schedule - Work-life balance is important, so we offer a flexible schedule. Please agree on this with your superior;
• Private Health Insurance - Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna;
• Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus;
• Bookster - Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you'll receive them at the office;
• Sports benefits- It's important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card;
• Discounts at our partners - We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc;
• System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas - We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea);
• Happy days - If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days;
• Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus;
• Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case-by-case basis);
• Extra vacation days - You begin with 22 vacation days/year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation and, afterward from 2 to 2 years you'll get one more extra day (the maximum you can achieve is 27);
• Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company;
• Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company.

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