Please note: We have an ongoing recruitment process (no deadlines) meaning if this role is online it is still open. In case of a large volume of applications we might take the role down to allow our team sufficient time to review them thoroughly. In case we do not find a right match, we will repost the role again.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for an outstanding senior accountant to join the komoot finance team. You’ll be working alongside Tania (Team Lead) and Elena (Finance Manager). You’ll get exposure to and be responsible for various parts of the accounting process. High attention to detail and understanding the numbers, such as processing AR and AP transactions, as well as doing monthly reconciliations, is key. You’ll also have the opportunity to make meaningful improvements to our accounting processes and will be able to see how the outcome of your work directly contributes to the financial statements.

YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VARIOUS ASPECTS IN THE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL PROCESSES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

• Accounts payable – Working with our invoice approvals system, you’ll be booking invoices and transferring them to our accounting system (Datev Rechnungswesen). You’ll also be preparing payments to our suppliers in both Euros and foreign currencies.
• Accounts receivable – You’ll prepare invoices for our B2B customers, book them, and transfer them to our accounting system. You’ll also follow up on late payments from our customers.
• Banks – You’ll be booking the bank account data on a regular basis.
• Debit cards – You’ll be working with our debit card provider platform — booking invoices and payments, and transferring them to our accounting system.
• VAT - You’ll do reporting and timely submission of VAT returns.
• Monthly closing – We close the month rapidly and efficiently. You’ll prepare and maintain monthly general ledger reconciliations and journal entries as part of this process.
• Payroll - You’ll be the go-to backup person for our Payroll Manager when she’s out.
• Audit – You’ll support the team in delivering requirements for the annual financial audit.
• Ad-hoc projects – You’ll help create and implement best practices and processes within the accounting team.

YOU’LL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE IF YOU

• Have an educational background focused on accounting.
• Are ideally qualified as a Chartered Accountant/CPA or have an equivalent certification.
• Have knowledge of HGB and/or IFRS.
• Have minimum 5 years of work experience in accounting. Experience working in accounting in Germany is preferred.
• Are proficient in both English and German.
• Have a clear understanding of accounting concepts such as prepayments, accruals, reconciliations, and how accounts in a balance sheet or income statement are used.
• Have experience with at least one accounting software package, DATEV is a plus.
• Have good Excel and/or Google Sheet skills.
  Not sure if you meet all requirements above? Don’t sweat it — if you think you’re the right person anyway, we’d love to hear from you!