Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Berlin as our General Ledger accountant. In this role, you will take ownership of the general ledger across our entities, with a primary focus on our German entity.
This is a full-time role base in Berlin.
ONCE YOU ARE HERE YOU WILL:
- Own the general ledger across our entities, with a primary focus on our German entity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and acting as the go-to person for GL questions org-wide
- Drive month-end and year-end close, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met
- Manage revenue recognition end-to-end, covering entries, compliance with IFRS 15, and monitoring transactions to catch and resolve discrepancies
- Support financial statement preparation (monthly, quarterly, annual) in compliance with IFRS (and HGB for our German entity)
- Deliver financial analysis that supports planning and decision-making
- Identify and implement process automation to streamline manual accounting tasks and speed up close
- Apply data analysis and AI tools to strengthen reporting accuracy, spot anomalies, and improve reconciliations
- Champion new tools and ways of working across the Finance team
- Support audits and cross-functional projects, including preparing audit schedules and contributing to accounting, process, and FP&A initiatives
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING TO THE TABLE:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a genuine data-driven mindset
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Datev and Quickbooks is a plus); comfortable using automation and AI tools to streamline accounting workflows
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive about bringing new tools, ideas, and best practices to the team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in English is required; German is a plus
- €1,000 annual learning budget and free German language courses to boost your skills
- 30 days of annual leave, plus extra paid days for your birthday and moving day
- Home office setup budget, a monthly home office allowance
- Freedom to work from abroad for up to 90 days worldwide!
- Mental health support with nilo.health and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership
- 20% company subsidy on your pension contributions
- Subsidised BVG public transport ticket and a dog-friendly Berlin office where your furry friend is welcome
- Lease your ideal bike through BusinessBike
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR US:
- The right attitude: modern methods and a diverse, creative workspace with an open and international culture
- Everyone for the product: Together we create a flexible, highly scalable product with state-of-the-art technologies. We can only succeed if everyone works as a team
- Healthy Growth: Growing our company means growing everyone in the team. We love to share knowledge and learn
- A great environment: Flexible and family-friendly environment, bright and easily accessible offices, modern software and hardware
- High flexibility degree: Prefer to work early or late at night? Do you have to pick up your children from kindergarten? Do you prefer working abroad? We believe in results and motivated employees
Do you want this job?
We’d love to hear from you! Apply directly via the form below.
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