Expert for Corporate Accounting & Reporting - External Audit Coordination

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Expert for Corporate Accounting & Reporting to join our international Finance organization. In this role, you will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for External Audit Coordination, ensuring the smooth and efficient coordination of statutory and Group financial statement audits across the Home Comfort subgroup. You will work closely with external auditors, internal Finance teams, and shared service providers to ensure timely, high-quality financial reporting in compliance with internal guidelines and legal requirements.

Qualifications

Candidates with education suit the position:

University education (Bachelor's degree)

Field: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Language and language level

English - Upper Intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

Professional Experience:

• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in external or financial audit.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles.
• Previous experience in a Big Four audit firm is an advantage.
• Experience in coordinating audit activities or working closely with external auditors is a plus.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP systems.
• Good knowledge of financial consolidation tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with process improvement or automation initiatives is an advantage

Employee perks, benefits:

• opportunity to work in an international environment with global Finance teams,
• flexible working hours,
• professional training,
• annual bonus,
• Christmas vouchers,
• vitamin packages,
• transportation allowance and many others.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate the planning and execution of statutory and Group financial statement audits across the Bosch Home Comfort subgroup, ensuring alignment of audit timelines, scope, and objectives between external auditors, internal stakeholders, and service providers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and internal Finance teams regarding audit requirements and deliverables.
• Monitor audit progress across Home Comfort companies and proactively resolve issues that may impact audit timelines or quality.
• Prepare clear and concise reports on audit progress, key findings, identified risks, and recommended improvement actions.
• Organize and facilitate regular coordination meetings with external auditors and shared service providers.
• Support the continuous improvement of audit processes by identifying opportunities for standardization, automation, and increased efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to implement process improvements and best practices that enhance audit effectiveness.
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal reporting guidelines.
• Contribute to projects related to statutory financial statements, financial reporting, and continuous process improvement.

Personal Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and affinity for numbers.
• High level of responsibility and accountability.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in an international environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong team player with enthusiasm for working in an international environment and managing cross-functional collaboration.

Additional Information

Salary (gross)

2.500 EUR/monthly

Information about the selection process

We appreciate your interest in the advertised job offer, but we will only contact those applicants who meet the specified conditions. Thank you for your understanding.