Specialist Finance (m/f/d)
Arnstadt, Thuringia, DE
Are numbers your passion, and do you always maintain a clear overview even when dealing with complex financial statements? To strengthen our finance team, we are looking for a dedicated Finance Specialist (m/f/d) to join us as soon as possible, who will actively help shape and optimize our financial processes.
Your task and responsibilities:
- Responsibility for the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB/IFRS, including all relevant closing activities
- Collaboration and shared responsibility for business analysis and reporting
- Responsibility for all subsidiary ledgers (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and asset accounting) as well as finance-related master data management
- Serve as the point of contact for the headquarters in China, as well as for auditors, tax advisors, and government agencies (customs, BAFA, etc.)
- Resolve tax-related issues and coordinate and prepare advance VAT returns and other statistical reports
- Carry out and implement process optimizations and ensure the efficient further development of the systems in use
Your talents and skills:
- A successfully completed degree in economics (Bachelor’s/Master’s) with a focus on finance, accounting, or management accounting (ideally supplemented by additional training as a certified accountant)
- Professional experience in a comparable position in an international industrial setting or in auditing/tax consulting
- Knowledge of accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as German tax law
- Proficiency in using modern ERP systems (particularly SAP-FI) and digital workflow tools, as well as excellent MS Office skills
- Business-level proficiency in spoken and written German and English; knowledge of Chinese is a plus
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
- A structured, meticulous approach to work and the ability to thrive under pressure
CATL offers you:
- A permanent employment contract with diverse career prospects in a growing company
- Annual bonus payments (loyalty bonus and variable performance bonus)
- Group accident insurance that covers you 24 hours a day, both professionally and personally
- An attractive employee referral program
- An international work environment where teamwork is a top priority
- Opportunities for further training and professional development
Please submit your CV in English and German.