Our client is a worldwide leading internationally active group of companies. It is family-owned and very well known.Key ResponsibilitiesFunctional and disciplinary management of the group accounting departments employees Management of the international internal Shared Service Center Responsibility for the timely and audit-proof preparation of consolidated financial statements Responsibility for ESG reportsContact person for all national and international companies Cooperation with auditors and external consultantsClarification of accounting issues, ad-hoc requests and ongoing process improvement.Required QualificationsSuccessfully completed studies in Business AdministrationIdeally Certified public accountant or tax advisor examSound experience in accounting and consolidation according to HGB (German GAAP) and IFRSGood MS-Office skills as well as confident handling of SAP R/3 FI and experience with consolidation databases (preferably SAP BPC)Fluent negotiation skills in English and German.PersonalityPositive mindset with the ability to lead, inspire and motivate teams Strong analytical and communication skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.