Join one of Germany's leading digital marketplaces! As an Accountant (d/f/m), you will be key in shaping Financial Excellence at mobile.de, balancing statutory German requirements with the agility of a global tech company.
You'll be at the heart of our dynamic Financial Accounting & Controlling team (13 people including this role) in Berlin-Charlottenburg and report to the local Head of Accounting/Controlling.
This is a hybrid role, our office is based in Berlin-Charlottenburg.
What You Will Do :
Your work will be central to our operational excellence and digital transformation:
* Preparation of month-, quarter- and year end closes in line with IFRS and local German GAAP requirements
* Preparation of financial statement according to local German GAAP (HGB)
* Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations
* Reconciliation of VAT return and supporting the preparation of Tax returns
* Support external financial and tax audits and communications with German authorities and auditors
* Act as a trusted finance expert and partner for our local mobile.de teams (Business, FP&A, Legal, HR) on accounting and billing matters, and collaborate closely with different central finance teams in Amsterdam/Barcelona.
* Drive the continuous improvement and digitalization of our local accounting processes, supporting the implementation of new systems and controls in a rapidly evolving tech environment.
What You Bring :
* You are the specialist: Expert knowledge of HGB / German GAAP is essential, complemented by strong IFRS knowledge
* You have minimum of 5+ years professional experience in roles with a strong focus on Accounting, ideally gained within a fast-paced, data-driven environment (e.g. e-commerce or digital tech, or top consulting firms), where you mastered the balance of agility and HGB compliance
* A college degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA) in Accounting and Controlling or a recognized advanced vocational qualification (e.g., Certified Accountant IHK), or a successfully completed relevant vocational training program (e.g., tax clerk, industrial clerk) combined with relevant professional experience
* Proven operational finance capability; strong close & compliance experience
* Ability to simplify and communicate complex problems in a clear concise way for the business
* You will need to collaborate and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization
* Excellent analytical skills
* Experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream, Navision) and finance tech stacks (e.g., Salesforce). Proven ability to quickly adapt to new software and tools is a plus.
* Business fluent in German (must-have), strong English skills in writing and speaking