Accountant (d/f/m)

Mobile DE; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-Arbeitsmodell

Monatliches ÖPNV-Ticketzuschuss

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Weiterbildungsbudget

Teamevents

Job summary

mobile.de, Berlin-Charlottenburg, sucht eine/n Accountant (d/f/m) zur Mitgestaltung der Financial Excellence. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit der Controlling- und Buchhaltungsabteilung arbeiten Sie an Monats- und Jahresabschlüssen nach HGB/IFRS, prüfen Umsatzsteuern und unterstützen Audits.

Die Rolle ist hybrid (Berlin/München) mit Reisen in Deutschland von ca. 10–20% der Arbeitszeit. Deutschkenntnisse auf Muttersprachebene sind Pflicht, Englischkenntnisse von Vorteil.

Qualifications

• HGB/German GAAP essenziell; IFRS-Kenntnisse vorteilhaft.
• Mindestens 4+ Jahre Berufserfahrung im Accounting in schnelllebiger Umgebung.
• Abgeschlossenes Studium oder relevante Ausbildung im Bereich Accounting/Controlling.
• Nice-to-have: Zertifizierter Abschluss IHK.
• Operatives Finanzwesen, Close- und Compliance-Erfahrung.
• Klarheit in der Kommunikation komplexer Sachverhalte gegenüber Stakeholdern.
• Erfahrung mit SAP, OneStream, Navision und Salesforce im Finance-Umfeld.
• Fließende Deutschkenntnisse (Business) und solides Englisch.

Responsibilities

• Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüsse gemäß IFRS und HGB erstellen.
• Jahresabschluss gemäß HGB erstellen.
• Bilanzabstimmungen durchführen.
• Umsatzsteuer-Voranmeldungen prüfen und bei Steuererklärungen unterstützen.
• Externe Finanz- und Steuerprüfungen begleiten und Kommunikation mit Behörden.
• Als Finance-Partner mit lokalen Teams zusammenarbeiten und zentrale Finance-Teams unterstützen.
• Digitale Verbesserungen der Buchhaltung vorantreiben und neue Systeme/Kontrollen implementieren.

Skills

HGB/German GAAP-Kenntnisse

IFRS-Kenntnisse

4+ Jahre Accounting-Erfahrung

Berichtswesen & Stakeholder-Kommuni

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Education

Bachelor/Master in Accounting & Controlling

Relevante IHK-Ausbildung

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Navision

Salesforce/Finance-Stack

Job description

Job description

mobile.de is Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace, with more than 1.6 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and e-bikes (annual average 2025). Both private customers and registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from more than 140 million visits per month*. As a “one-stop shop,” mobile.de’s offering includes not only buying and selling, but also financing and leasing solutions. Founded in 1996, the company is a subsidiary of Adevinta, a global leader in online classified portals.

Based in Berlin-Charlottenburg, we offer a dynamic environment where growth, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. If you are driven by an eagerness to disrupt, have a passion for collaboration, and are excited about shaping the future of mobility, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll do & Who you are

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.

Important: The position is based in Berlin or Munich, offering flexibility to work both in-office and from home. The role includes regular travel within Germany, approx. 10–20% of your working time.

Job requirements

What You Bring

• You are the specialist: Knowledge of HGB / German GAAP is essential, complemented by good IFRS knowledge
• You have minimum of 4+ 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 or Master’s) in Accounting and Controlling, or a successfully completed relevant vocational training program (e.g., tax clerk, industrial clerk)
• Nice-to-have: Advanced vocational qualification (e.g., Certified Accountant IHK)
• 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
• Strong 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), good English skills in writing and speaking

Job responsibilities

What You Will Do

• 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.

Job benefits

• Rewards: competitive base salary and participation in the company’s incentive programs.
• Plan for the Future: On top of the statutory retirement insurance, we offer a competitive company pension scheme.
• Team-Building: Regular team and company events offer the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
• Learning & Development: Keep growing with access to coaching, learning platforms and resources.
• Mobility: Stay mobile with a monthly transportation allowance.
• Enjoy working: Our well‑equipped office supports focused work and teamwork - plus inviting social zones where colleagues can relax and connect
• Flexible working: a hybrid approach with the option to work abroad for a set number of days per year.
• Wellbeing: confidential employee assistance and support services available to employees and their immediate families.
• Family support: enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies to support all parents and careers.

Meaningful Work

We are a diverse, international, highly skilled and passionate team committed to a world where people share more and waste less. Every day you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference for our users, customers as well as shape the future.

Embracing AI

We’re at the forefront of integrating cutting‑edge AI technologies into our operations. Being part of mobile.de you will work with and learn about AI tools, contributing to projects that leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive our mission forward. With an AI-first mindset, we foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation, empowering our team to explore and apply AI in meaningful ways for the company and themselves.

Growth and Development

We are a global organisation who truly believes in growing our people. To support this we offer lots of development and training opportunities and provide a budget for our team members.

Connection and Inclusion

Our culture is the glue that holds us together. We believe in making meaningful connections and creating an inclusive atmosphere with lots of opportunities to connect both in your day to day work and through social team activities (online and offline).

mobile.de is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

(*Source: mobile.de Google Analytics Tracking, average per month January to December 2025)