Finance Assistant

Chery Automobile is a leading Chinese auto company and an international brand whose business covers more than 80 countries and regions.

For our R&D Center in Raunheim, near Frankfurt, we are looking for a Finance Assistant we welcome you to join a growing team of extraordinarily talented and enthusiastic people, developing tailor-made cars for the European market.

Key Interface: Internal Accountants, External Tax Consultants (Steuerberater)

Core Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable, Invoice & Delivery Verification:
  • Perform regular clearing and reconciliation of supplier accounts payable (AP).
  • Collect, sort, and verify supplier invoices for accuracy and compliance.
  • Delivery Verification (New): Verify supplier deliveries by matching Purchase Orders (PO), Delivery Notes (DN), and Invoices (3-way match) to ensure goods/services were fully received before processing payments.
  • System Task: Efficiently upload all verified supplier invoices and supporting documents into the DATEV system.
• Cost & Expense Allocation:
  • Perform cost and expense allocation across different cost centers or departments based on company policies.
  • Assist in calculating and recording monthly prepaid expense amortizations and accruals.
  • Ensure that expenses uploaded to DATEV are categorized correctly to support accurate departmental reporting.
• Expense Reimbursement:
  • Conduct the initial review of employee expense claims in the reimbursement system.
  • Ensure all claims adhere to company policy and include valid VAT invoices.
• Asset Management & Verification:
  • Maintain the fixed asset register (台账) and ensure new purchases are correctly tagged.
  • Perform physical asset counts to ensure "Book-to-Physical" consistency.
• Collaboration & Support:
  • Prepare data and documents as requested by Internal Accountants for month-end closing.
  • Assist External Tax Consultants by providing necessary vouchers and records for tax filings or audits.
  • Execute other administrative financial tasks assigned by the Finance Director.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in accounting or finance assistance.
• Technical Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with DATEV is a significant advantage.
  • Familiarity with the 3-way matching process (Invoice vs. PO vs. Receipt).
  • Solid understanding of Cost Centers and basic cost accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong communication skills to follow up on delivery discrepancies with procurement or suppliers.
• Language skill: Proficiency in English and German for negotiations; Chinese is an advantage

Join our dynamic team and be a part of our company's growth and success. If you are a passionate fresh graduate in Finance and Accounting area, we encourage you to apply!