At APL Logistics, we’re a company that focuses on connecting supply chains across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial, and Retail sectors, globally. Join us and discover how our business within this industry is dependent on our network of passionate colleagues, clients, and partners.
Together, we inspire business, drive trade, and make life run more smoothly for everyone – including you. What’s our secret? Never thinking in terms of ‘I’ and ‘You’. Inclusive, welcoming, and supportive: we work as one. And as one, we deliver.
Right now, we’re looking for a new colleague to join our Finance Team in the position of Accounting and Reporting Manager (EMEA).
This role has overall fiscal management responsibility for APLL's operations and all associated APLL reporting control entities through leadership of financial record keeping in their respective region, reporting and lead process and technology improvement targeted at compliancy to internal and external guidelines and to improve efficiency.
Main Responsibilities:
Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reportsEnsuring compliance with financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policiesCoordinating with internal and external auditors for financial auditsMonitoring financial performance and identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvementPreparing financial forecasts and projectionsBuilding and maintaining relationships with internal auditors, external auditors and tax advisors, key internal stakeholdersObserving, interpreting and complying with the local tax regulations, working together with Tax Manager to ensure the compliance and best enjoy the eligible tax benefitSupporting the successful execution of key financial projectsOverseeing the resourcing for the EMEA Accounting & Reporting team, ensuring the teams have adequate capacity to deliver finance operations, taking action to meet requirements when neededBuilding a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the EMEA Accounting & Reporting team
What we are looking for:
BA and/or MA in in Accounting or related discipline or Qualified Accountant.At least 10 years of experience in a similar position with regional experience is a mustTrack record in developing policies / processes and implementing process improvement initiatives successfullyExperience in SAP and PowerBI would be an assetFluency in English is a mustComfortable working with abstract situations / ideas across functional areas.Capable in negotiating both internally and externally, negotiates on critical matters and influences policymakingStrong time management, organizational, and planning skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong Excel skills and competent Office skills
What we are offering:
13th salaryParticipation in our global Cash Bonus PlanEmployer funded public transport ticket (HVV ProfiTicket) or transportation allowanceCompany pensions scheme (bAV)Flexible working times & a hybrid work modelRegular trainings and excellent development opportunities within APL Logistics globallyWorking in an open team with a supportive working atmosphereOffice location in the center of Hamburg (Altstadt)