Senior Accountant

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

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

€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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