Senior General Ledger Accountant – Central Accounting at Delivery Hero

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Ledger Accounting, Financial Statements Preparation, IFRS Reporting, HGB Accounting, Month-End Close, Accruals, Provisions, Account Reconciliations, GL Account Analysis, External Audit Coordination, SAP S/4HANA, Process Improvement, Financial Instruments Accounting, IFRS 16 Lease Accounting, M&A Contract Analysis, German Fluency

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Company Description As the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide, powered by tech, designed by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. We enable creative minds to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. No matter where you're from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead. We are Delivery Hero. Job Description We are on the lookout for a Senior Accounting & Reporting Specialist to join the Central Accounting Team on our journey to always deliver amazing experiences. Ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and consistency of Delivery Hero’s financial statements and accounting records. This role covers practical areas such as fair value and amortized cost accounting for financial instruments, provisions, IFRS 16 lease accounting, intercompany recharges, and accounting analysis of M&A contracts and related agreements, including hands-on involvement in group-internal mergers and system migrations. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the company and its German subholdings in accordance with HGB. Compile IFRS reporting packages for group consolidation and collaborate closely with the Group Accounting team. Manage and execute month-end close activities, including accruals, provisions, and account reconciliations. Perform GL account analysis and reviews across balance sheet and P&L items, ensuring consistency and accuracy. Coordinate and support external audits, serving as a key contact for auditors and internal stakeholders. Act as a subject matter expert in SAP S/4HANA for GL-related topics and drive continuous improvements and automation in accounting processes. Qualifications Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with at least 6 years of hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, including experience at the headquarters of an international group and/or a listed parent company. Fluency in German and English (written and spoken). Strong technical accounting expertise under HGB and solid IFRS knowledge, with practical experience in preparing statutory financial statements (HGB) and IFRS group reporting packages. In-depth understanding of period-end closing processes, including period open/close, dunning runs, FX revaluation, accruals, and clearing of payment items. Extensive experience with SAP R/3 or S/4HANA; experience with OneStream for reporting and consolidation is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and the ability to Dive Deep into financial data. Additional Information Ensuring you and all our Heroes are looked after, happy, and healthy is always on the menu. Because if you’re in good shape, then we’re in good shape. Make the most of our hybrid working model and join the team for face-to-face connection and collaboration in our beautiful Berlin campus 2 days a week We offer 27 days holiday with an extra day on 2nd and 3rd year of service We will support you in developing yourself and your career growth opportunities: 1.000 € Educational Budget, Language Courses, Parental Support and access to the Udemy Business platform to explore a variety of online courses. Get moving and release those wonderful, mind-boosting endorphins: Health Checkups, Meditation, Gym & Bicycle Subsidy Cash. Dough. Cheddar. Whatever you call it, we’ll help you with it: Employee Share Purchase Plan, Sabbatical Bank, Public Transportation Ticket Discount, Life & Accident Insurance, Corporate Pension Plan The power of getting together over some food is unrivaled. Here are a few ways to help you do that. All the yum: Digital Meal Vouchers, Food Vouchers, Corporate Discounts. Courses. Wondering what relocating to Berlin is like? In this article, we’ve put together 10 things you should know about moving to Berlin and how Delivery Hero can support you. You can also visit our relocation hub and check out more information about moving to Berlin. Ready to prepare for your interview? Check out the list of the 5 most common interview questions and answers created in collaboration with our recruiters. Ready to join our team? If you’re excited to grow, collaborate and be part of the world’s leading delivery platform, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today! We believe diversity and inclusion are key to creating not only an exciting product, but also an amazing customer and employee experience. Fostering this starts with hiring - therefore we do not discriminate on the basis of racial identities, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, age, marital or disability statuses, or any other aspect that makes you, you. We encourage you to let us know if you need any accommodations or specific accessibility support to ensure a smooth interview experience—just let us know with an email to our Inclusion Officer at [email protected] it in your application. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration. You're welcome to share your pronouns (he/she/they) right from the start so we can address you respectfully from our first contact.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and consistency of financial statements by preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and compiling IFRS reporting packages for group consolidation. Key tasks include managing month-end close activities, performing GL account analysis, coordinating external audits, and acting as a subject matter expert in SAP S/4HANA for GL topics.