Manager (m/f/d) Global Accounting

With a fleet of 313 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 14,000 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.7 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 133 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 21 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. Around 3,000 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.

Stepping into a career at Hapag-Lloyd doesn't require setting sail — but it does mean joining one of the world's leading liner shipping companies with more than 360 offices across roughly 125 countries. From our global headquarters in Hamburg, our finance specialists play a crucial role in steering a listed company with a modern fleet, ambitious investment plans, and a strong international footprint. Our Finance organization brings together experts from Legal, Compliance, Treasury & Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Tax, and Investor Relations. Their work shapes the financial stability, regulatory compliance, and strategic direction of the entire Group. Whether it's supporting major investment decisions, ensuring adherence to global accounting standards, or providing financial insights to our worldwide Areas — their expertise keeps Hapag-Lloyd on a sustainable growth course. If you bring strong financial acumen, enjoy working in an international environment, and want to contribute to the success of a global market leader, then join us and experience why it's worth coming on board at Hapag-Lloyd.

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements of Hapag-Lloyd AG in accordance with IFRS/HGB, including independently clarifying complex accounting and valuation issues
• Support of the regions' decentralized accounting activities and the associated Areas (subsidiaries) with regard to intercompany transactions with Hapag-Lloyd AG
• Conceptual assurance and further development of accounting quality within the Hapag-Lloyd Group by defining, implementing, and monitoring standardized accounting guidelines and processes for the regions/areas as well as analysis of the figures provided and posted
• Responsibility for intercompany processes (reconciliation, charging/settlement, documentation) between Hapag-Lloyd AG and its subsidiaries as a basis for Group consolidation, as well as clarifying and resolving complex intercompany transactions including handling and optimizing intercompany billing
• Participation in risk monitoring of Hapag Lloyd's third party agents (TPAs)
• Point of contact for accounting questions and SAP FI topics from the regions'/Areas' finance departments and other central departments at headquarters (e.g., Group Accounting, Tax, Controlling), as well as for auditors' queries
• Taking over projects to optimize, standardize, and automate accounting processes as part of the S/4 HANA transformation
• Analyzing and preparing complex ad-hoc queries from management

• Very strong theoretical knowledge of business administration, acquired through university/university of applied sciences studies, preferably with a focus on German GAAP (HGB) and international accounting (IFRS)
• Several years of relevant professional experience in the accounting function of an international company or at an audit firm
• Excellent analytical skills and a structured, goal-oriented way of working
• Above-average commitment and strong assertiveness
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently, but also enjoying teamwork and project-based work
• Written and spoken business-fluent English skills
• Solid, hands-on user knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and SAP FI
• Knowledge of the QlikSense analytics and reporting system is desirable

• Exciting challenges, real responsibility, and the opportunity to make your own ideas visible in a wide range of projects
• Individual development through our Hapag-Lloyd LEARNING CAMPUS, international perspectives, and mentoring programs that genuinely advance your career
• Attractive compensation (13 monthly salaries + vacation pay) as well as strong social benefits in a financially stable company
• At least 28 days of vacation, flexible working hours, capital forming benefits, and a future oriented pension plan (MYPENSION)
• A modern hybrid work model (3 days office / 2 days remote) and a workplace in a prime downtown location at Ballindamm
• Mobility benefits such as subsidies for public transportation, as well as bicycle leasing via JobRad
• Comprehensive health and sports offerings (e.g., yoga, sailing, company doctor) plus EGYM Wellpass
• A company restaurant with freshly prepared meals every day and a coffee bar with a wide selection

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