Law Costs Accountant managing Defender and/or Pursuer expenses files at DWF. Drafting accounts, negotiating offers, and supporting third - party expense claims in a collaborative team environment.
About the role
- Senior Accountant managing financial reporting and compliance for a tech startup transforming business travel. Overseeing budgets and optimizing processes in the finance department.
Responsibilities
- Financial statements & reporting: Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB), including analyses and commentary.
- Accounting: Maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and documentation of business transactions.
- Budgeting & forecasting: Support for planning, forecasts and reporting through data-driven analyses.
- Accounts receivable & payable: Responsible for invoice verification, payment processing and receivables management.
- Tax & compliance: Preparation of VAT returns and close collaboration with external tax advisors.
- Audits: Point of contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring timely provision of relevant documentation.
- Process optimization: Analyze existing processes and implement more efficient, digital and automated solutions.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting or a comparable qualification.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting, ideally in the Tech, Travel or SaaS sectors.
- Solid knowledge of German commercial and tax law (HGB, UStG).
- Experience with accounting systems such as DATEV, SAP or comparable tools.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical thinking.
- Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
- Independent, structured and precise working style combined with team spirit and an open attitude.
- Nice to have: professional certifications (e.g., Steuerberater/tax advisor, ACCA, CPA).
- Willingness to travel regularly for meetings and team events in Berlin.
Benefits
- Competitive, performance-based compensation.
- Permanent employment contract providing long-term security.
- 30 days annual leave.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to work remotely by arrangement and on-site at our coworking-inspired HQ in Berlin.
- Access to the “Kontorhaus” coworking spaces in Berlin (HQ), Frankfurt and Hamburg — including a complimentary monthly brunch or lunch.
- Summer and winter social events in the coworking environment, offering networking opportunities with the diverse companies on site.
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