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Responsibilities:- You will independently and autonomously prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for partnerships and limited companies within the Freudenberg Group
- You will be responsible for the complete and accurate recording of all day-to-day business transactions, as well as for clarifying accounting issues in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and IFRS
- You will be the General Ledger key user: the technical point of contact for IT regarding system maintenance, review and further development of SAP processes relevant to accounting
- You will maintain the chart of accounts and balance sheet tables (SAP FI-GL module) as well as interfaces to the Freudenberg Group reporting system
- You will prepare the monthly VAT returns
- Preparing ad hoc analyses and meeting internal and external deadlines are second nature to you
- You enjoy contributing to projects in the field of finance and accounting
- You have successfully completed a commercial apprenticeship with further training as an accountant, or a degree with a focus on finance and business administration
- You have several years’ professional experience in financial accounting and the preparation of annual accounts in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- You are distinguished by your in-depth knowledge of HGB and IFRS accounting standards
- You have very good knowledge of the SAP FI-GL module (experience with SAP S/4Hana is desirable) and are proficient in using the MS Office suite, particularly Excel
- Your working language is German (at least C1 level) and you have a good command of written and spoken English (at least B2 level)
- Your strong aptitude for numbers, structured and analytical approach to work, and excellent teamwork skills are key strengths
- Your sense of responsibility, commitment, reliability and discretion round off your profile
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Freudenberg Business Services KGSkills Required
- Commercial apprenticeship with further training as an accountant, or a degree focused on finance and business administration
- Several years of professional experience in financial accounting and preparing annual accounts
- In-depth knowledge of HGB and IFRS accounting standards
- Very good knowledge of the SAP FI-GL module
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- German language proficiency at C1 level or higher
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA
Freudenberg Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Freudenberg Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Freudenberg Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered strong at many U.S. sites, with low‑cost options, HSA contributions, and on‑site clinics in some locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is standard across U.S. entities, though exact match mechanics differ by business group and year.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often described as good, with some locations offering generous holiday schedules.
Freudenberg Group Insights
What We Do
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products. Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action. In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion. Learn more about us and visit our digital home at freudenberg.com and read the stories that make us Freudenberg. Visit and follow us at www.freudenberg.com https://www.instagram.com/freudenberg.group/ www.youtube.com/FreudenbergGroup www.facebook.com/freudenberggroup *** Netiquette *** We look forward to receiving your comments and posts. On behalf of all users, we ask for constructive contributions, mutual respect, courtesy and tolerance. All contributions will be checked and we reserve the right to delete contributions. This applies in particular to unlawful content, incorrect statements, advertising for third parties, spam or slander. In addition, we reserve the right to remove comments that are otherwise inappropriate or incorrect. Contributions made by external users do not necessarily reflect Freudenberg’s opinion. Please find our data protect information here: https://www.freudenberg.com/fileadmin/downloads/english/2020-11_DataProtectionInformation_SocialMedia_EN.pdf
