Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech startup from Munich, Germany. We develop fast, accurate, and accessible imaging solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable sources of knowledge.
We seek to make a difference – and develop solutions to sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.
Join us on our mission to unleash AI-powered imaging for everything and everyone.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline such as the German “Bilanzbuchhalter:in.”
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and tax according to German GAAP (“HGB”).
• Deep technical understanding of accounting systems and modern German accounting standards.
• Proven capability to execute and define accounting processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Fluent in English and German, possessing great communication skills.
• You leverage your critical thinking and analytical skills in decision-making.

YOUR ROLE

As our Expert Accounting Germany (f/m/d), you are responsible for shaping Orbem’s accounting processes and ensuring compliance with best practices. You will work closely with the Director of Finance to define, establish, and execute our accounting processes, supporting our team of over 130 people.
Your dedication to daily accounting tasks, combined with a focus on optimizing and automating processes, supports our growth, which has been fueled by over EUR 30 million in Series A funding.
Our goal is to implement the most efficient accounting systems, utilizing platforms like Spendesk and Netsuite.

Your responsibilities include:

• Define, implement, and execute best practice accounting processes for our German legal entity within a new ERP system for a growing team.
• Lead process improvement projects across Accounting and Tax.
• Ensure the stable execution of daily accounting operations and manage month and year-end closes in collaboration with our tax consultant.
• Adhere to local accounting standards and complete balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Ensure the accuracy of our tax reporting (primarily VAT) together with our tax consultant.
• Provide accounting guidance to other operating companies the director of Finance, and develop accounting talent.
• Coordinate periodic financial reviews and audits with external firms.
• Support Orbem’s growth by contributing to the evaluation of our international expansion from a Tax & Accounting perspective