Accountant HGB (mfd)

DataGuard; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing security tech company in Berlin is seeking an Accounting Specialist to take ownership of key accounting processes, ensure reliable financial reporting, and support financial initiatives. Responsibilities include managing Accounts Payable, month-end closing, and improving workflows. The ideal candidate has a degree in finance or accounting, 3 years of experience, and strong knowledge of HGB and German tax laws. This role offers great flexibility and a positive work environment focused on personal impact.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Support for lifestyle and health needs

Personal training budget

Qualifikationen

• Excellent knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations.
• 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably with 1 year in a high-growth tech or SaaS company.
• Detail-oriented and reliable with a proactive mindset.
• Strong communication skills in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Take ownership of key accounting processes including Accounts Payable and monthly accruals.
• Support month-end closing activities and ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Contribute to annual financial statement preparation.
• Drive improvements and automation in collaboration with Finance and DataOps.
• Support project-based financial initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Internal Audit

Accounting Tally

General Ledger Accounting

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

PMP

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Payroll

Financial Reconciliation

Financial Statement

Accounting and Finance

ACCA

CPA

Financial Reporting

Ausbildung

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Certified training (e.g. Bilanzbuchalter)

Jobbeschreibung

YOUR JOB

Are you someone who thrives in fast-paced environments where accuracy structure and ownership truly matter Your main goal will be to help build and scale our financial operations for the next stage of growth and take ownership of key accounting processes. If improving workflows driving automation and ensuring reliable financial reporting excites you - then this role could be the perfect next step.

LETS PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA

We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose : we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich Berlin London Vienna and Stockholm we help more than 4000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation self-serve capabilities and additional tailored expert advice we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• You take ownership of key accounting processes including Accounts Payable monthly accruals fixed asset management and payment runs ensuring accuracy and efficiency at scale.
• You support and coordinate month-end closing activities delivering reliable compliant financial reporting aligned with HGB requirements.
• You contribute to annual financial statement preparation and act as a key contact during internal and external audits.
• You challenge existing workflows proactively driving improvements and automation in collaboration with Finance and DataOps.
• You support project-based financial initiatives and operational improvements together with our Director of Financial Controlling to strengthen our finance infrastructure as we grow.

WHAT YOULL GET IN RETURN

The freedom trust and tools to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company committed to doing genuine good in the digital world.

Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours choice of work location and benefits that support your lifestyle health and family needs.

Join a secure future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market.

Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs bi-annual feedback cycles and a personal training budget.

Work in an environment that values autonomy rapid decision-making a flat hierarchy and collaborative eye-level communication to keep things moving forward.

THE QUALITIES YOULL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD

• German GAAP & Tax Law : You possess excellent knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations
• Experience in Accounting : You bring 3 years in accounting preferably including 1 years in a high-growth tech or SaaS company
• Detail-Oriented & Reliable : You are detail-oriented structured and reliable with a proactive mindset and the ability to independently improve processes.
• Communication Skills : Youre confident communicating clearly across levels and functions in English and German
• Educational Background : Degree in Finance Accounting or related field or certified training (e.g. Bilanzbuchalter)

Nice to have :

Experience with VAT transfer pricing international accounting topics or modern AP / AR automation tools is a plus.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS :

No matter your origin ethnicity gender identity religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes we are united not only by our dedication but also by our shared belief in our purpose : Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Key Skills

• Internal Audit
• Accounting Tally
• General Ledger Accounting
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• PMP
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Payroll
• Financial Reconcilation
• Financial statement
• Accounting and Finance
• ACCA
• CPA
• Financial Reporting