* Deal with accounting tasks centralized at country level (GL, Taxes and statutory accounts) * Implement standard business tools, group policies and reporting at country and plant level * Liaise with SSC for AR, AP, FA, Cash and standard GL transactions * Prepare monthly management reporting of operational performance * Manage Month End Closing process * Support the German plants and plant controllers * Inform and align with Group and EU accounting on key issues on pending projects in plants * Proactive approach towards BU's and Group on upcoming areas of concern with financial impact * Execution of in country SOX controls, including maintenance of RACM and authority matrix