Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
we pioneer technology for mobility experiences that matter to people.
your mission, roles and responsibilities
the corporate accountant will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting according to ifrs (international financial reporting standards) and local us requirements. You will be in charge of ensuring faurecia core procedures (fcp) compliance and proper implementation of new accounting standards. You will support both external and internal audits and conduct on-site balance sheet reviews at production and r&d facilities.
your responsibilities will include:
1. ensure financial transactions are compliant with proper supporting documentation.
2. review/interpret financial guidelines, as needed.
3. draft technical accounting position papers on complex commercial transactions.
4. ensure the general ledger information reliability and transparency.
5. ensure all general ledger account reconciliations are reviewed monthly.
6. consolidate risks and opportunities of the balance sheet and communicate to upper management.
7. prepare and send internal and external audit requests.
8. perform on-site balance sheet reviews and prepare presentation of results for management.
9. serve as a business partner to the business group finance and controlling teams.
10. lead and participate in technical accounting matters and provide recommendations, as necessary, to ensure financial accuracy.
your profile and competencies to succeed
key requirements:
the ideal candidate will have/be:
minimum education level: bachelor degree in accounting, master’s in accounting preferred.
experience:
minimum 3 years of professional experience, required.
automotive industry experience, highly preferred.
knowledge of sap reporting system (or similar system), preferred.
skills and competencies:
strong knowledge in accounting principles (understanding of international finance reporting standards is a plus).
demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
strong communication skills and ability to communicate to upper-level management.
ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
team building skills.
willingness to travel 5-10% (approximately).
commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to faurecia’s code of ethics and code of management.
knowledge in ifrs and local gaaps.
what we can do for you
* at forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
* we are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunities for career development.
* we welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values, team players with a collaborative mindset, and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients.
* we cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within forvia university (five campuses around the world).
* we offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength.
* achieving co2 net zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: in june 2022, forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new sbti net-zero standard.
why join us
forvia is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.
with a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.
in june 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the sbti net-zero standard. We have committed to reach co2 net zero by no later than 2045.
as technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.
#j-18808-ljbffr