Head of Central and Head Office Accounting

Your responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the overall accounting function of LKQ Europe, as well as other head office and central accounting entities

• Working closely with LKQ Europe’s tax team in taking responsibility for European recharge processes, including updating regional finance teams on a monthly basis

• Overseeing and developing LKQ Europe’s general ledger team, which consists of employees located both in Europe and India

• Supporting ad-hoc projects relating to the improvement of financial reporting

• Assuming responsibility for the financial integrity and transparency of accounting, together with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with US GAAP

• Ensuring adherence to the group accounting policy within a SOX control environment

• Forecasting and preparing budgets for head office entities and supporting the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team as required

• Communicating effectively and sharing information with internal and external auditors

• Preparing and following up monthly financial statement reviews for head office companies

• Filing audited financial statements for LKQ Europe and other central accounting legal entities in a timely manner and in accordance with local GAAP

• Submitting central financial disclosures

• Completing ad-hoc activities relating to US GAAP reporting requirements

• Preparing any other statutory filings by LKQ Europe GmbH and other central accounting legal entities, in compliance with local market regulatory requirements

• Embedding and embracing LKQ Europe’s cultures and values as we move towards one company with shared visions and goals.

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