Certified Accountant (m/f/x)

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Magna Electronics leads the way in active safety technologies, revolutionizing the automotive industry and improving lives. With a strong focus on adapting ADAS systems and electronic solutions to any vehicle, we address a wide range of mobility and safety needs. As we build a safer, more intelligent, and connected mobility experience, Magna is dedicated to creating a better future for people globally.

About the Role

As an experienced Certified Accountant you lead our HGB financial reporting and ensure compliance with Local German GAAP. You will oversee tax and VAT filings, preparing or reviewing the internal controls, continuously improve our financial reporting processes. This role demands a strategic thinker who is detail-oriented, well-versed in German accounting standards, basic knowledge of US GAAP principle.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive local financial statements and tax filings with auditors and tax advisors
• Tax assessment of bookings
• Independent preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for local GAAP
• Support Financial Controller to ensure operational excellence of accounting
• Provide accurate financial reports to external and internal counterparts based on HGB, US-GAAP and tax regulations
• Weekly Cashflow management and monthly forecasting
• Analyze and plan Working Capital
• Perform SOX-controls
• Guide and collaborate with the Accounting Shared Service Center
• Check the fixed assets bookings and Fixed Assets reporting

Who we are looking for

• A highly self-motivated, proactive and business oriented team player with analytical problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to communicate and interact with local teams, shared services and divisional management
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Vast process knowledge (book to bill, purchase to pay, etc.) required

Your preferred qualifications

• Commercial education with additional Certified Management Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) or University Degree in Economics, Finance or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance
• Profound expertise within HGB
• Great skills in MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

• Collegial, supportive and friendly working atmosphere with a "Duz" culture
• Attractive and performance-oriented compensation package
• Prospects and opportunities for personal and professional development through various training offers
• Individual work arrangements through flexible working hours and opportunities to use "Office Work" and "Mobile Work" personally
• Corporate benefits program
• International and diverse environment and open door culture

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.