Accounting and Tax Manager (m/f/div.)

POSITION PURPOSE

The Accounting & Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily finance operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with statutory and tax requirements.

The role leads the local accounting team while working closely with a centralized accounting function and external service providers (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) to ensure efficient, high-quality financial processes.

This position supports business decision-making through reliable financial information and acts as a key interface between operations and the wider finance organization.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Direct leadership of the local accounting team and indirect oversight of outsourced AP/AR service providers

Responsibility for accounting, tax compliance, statutory reporting, and financial closing for the legal entity

Ownership of local finance processes, ensuring alignment with group standards, internal controls, and continuous improvement initiatives

Accountability for the integrity of financial statements, balance sheet, P&L accuracy, and working capital performance (DSO, DPO, cash flow) managing of I2P and B2C

Key business partner to Plant Manager and local leadership team; support budgeting and forecasting processes; being main interface with central finance (Group Accounting, Tax, Controlling, Shared Services)

Primary contact for auditors, tax authorities, and external advisors

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end closing processes
• Supervise and review work performed by the accounting team
• Coordinate and monitor activities performed by external AP/AR service providers
• Ensure accounting procedures are updated in line with legislative changes.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and statutory requirements
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and audits under local GAAP (IFRS exposure beneficial)
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as required

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Support cash flow monitoring and short-term liquidity planning
• Oversee I2P (Invoice-to-Pay) and B2C (Bill-to-Collect) processes in collaboration with external partners
• Track and report working capital metrics (DSO, DPO)

Business Partnering

• Partner with the Plant Manager and operational teams to provide financial insights
• Support cost control, variance analysis, and operational decision-making
• Act as a liaison between local operations and central finance functions

Planning & Analysis Support

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide financial analysis to explain performance and highlight risks/opportunities
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for senior management

Process & Systems Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls
• Support implementation of system and process enhancements
• Ensure alignment with group standards and best practices