Accounting Lead (all genders)

Klim GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative AgriTech startup in Berlin is seeking a part-time Accounting Lead to ensure compliant and timely financial operations. You will establish robust accounting processes and help drive sustainable growth while aiding market expansion for the company. Ideal candidates should have 4–8 years of experience in accounting, fluency in German and English, and a strong ownership mentality. This role offers competitive compensation along with attractive benefits including 30 days of vacation and team events.

Leistungen

30 days of paid vacation

Dedicated learning budget

Urban Sports Club membership

Regular team lunches

Quarterly team events

Qualifikationen

• 4–8 years of professional experience in accounting and/or audit.
• Hands-on mindset willing to operate across a rapidly scaling organisation.
• Strong ownership mentality for financial operations.

Aufgaben

• Ensure accurate and compliant financial operations across Klim.
• Build a solid foundation for scalable growth through robust accounting processes.
• Support sustainable business growth and enable market expansion.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Analytical thinking

Strong technical accounting expertise

Hands-on experience in financial operations

Jobbeschreibung

At Klim, we work with farmers and food companies to make regenerative agriculture scalable and financially rewarding for farmers. Through our platform, we help farmers restore soil health, increase biodiversity and capture carbon while creating new, reliable income streams.

We’re a Berlin-based AgriTech startup backed by $22M in Series A funding, partnering with global food leaders such as Nestlé and Kaufland to reduce emissions across their supply chains and build long-term resilience.

Since 2020, we’ve supported 3,500 farmers managing over 900,000 hectares.

If you’re passionate about building a sustainable food system and driving real climate impact, join us and help create a healthier planet!

As Accounting Lead (part-time, all genders), you are responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial operations across Klim, while helping to build a solid foundation for scalable growth. By establishing and maintaining robust accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance frameworks across our international markets, you safeguard Klim’s financial integrity and enable informed decision-making. Your work plays a key role in supporting sustainable business growth and enabling Klim’s expansion into new markets with strong financial governance at its core.

Your profile

• 4–8 years of professional experience in accounting and/or audit
• A hands‑on mindset and willingness to operate across a rapidly scaling organisation
• Fluency in German and English (minimum C1 level in both, written and spoken)
• Strong ownership mentality and readiness to take responsibility for Klim’s financial operations
• Willingness to work from our Berlin office 2–3 days per week

Please note: This is a part‑time position (50–60%).

Your Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical accounting expertise (HGB, IFRS, VAT/tax) combined with hands‑on experience in financial operations, including monthly close, audits, VAT, and cross‑border accounting
• Analytical thinking with the ability to structure complex or ambiguous topics and proactively identify and mitigate financial and process‑related risks
• High level of accuracy and reliability, with a strong sense of ownership and a consistent focus on delivering high‑quality outcomes and smooth operations
• Clear and confident communication with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, international environment that values adaptability and continuous learning

Benefits

Opportunity: Join us on our growth journey and collaborate closely with a committed and talented team to shape and scale a purpose‑driven organisation.

Impact: Make a meaningful, hands‑on contribution to combating climate change, advancing consumer education, and supporting fair conditions for climate‑conscious farmers.

Autonomy: Take full ownership of your work with a high degree of independence, responsibility, and trust.

Competitive package: Receive a competitive salary aligned with your experience and impact.

Additional benefits: 30 days of paid vacation, a dedicated learning budget, Urban Sports Club membership or Deutschlandticket, regular team lunches and quarterly team events.

At Klim, we believe that a thriving workplace is built on the diverse backgrounds, talents, and perspectives of our team. We grow stronger together by embracing and building on each individual’s unique strengths.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. All hiring and personnel decisions are made solely based on qualifications, performance, and the needs of the company—ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for all.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for our team in ways you don’t yet realise!