Financial Accountant

EngineersOfAI; München; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Helsing is seeking a Financial Accountant to support the finance team in day-to-day financial operations, prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

We welcome applicants who are ACCA/ACA or equivalent with at least 3 years post-qualification experience, solid GAAP or IFRS knowledge, strong accounting software skills, high accuracy, excellent organisation, and clear written and verbal communication; ability to

Qualifikationen

• Qualified accountant with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Understanding of local GAAP or IFRS.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial records.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Aufgaben

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Record general ledger entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheets, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and payments.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accounting systems.
• Work with the finance team to ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

Who we are

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.

As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.

We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers.We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.

The role

As a Financial Accountant, you will support the finance team by performing various accounting tasks to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. You will assist with the preparation of financial reports, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

The day-to-day

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Perform general ledger entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheets, and general ledger accounts
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and payments
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes
• Help prepare documentation for audits and liaise with external auditors as needed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accounting and financial systems
• Work with the finance team to ensure compliance with internal controls and policies

You should apply if you

• Are a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience
• Have an understanding of accounting principles (local GAAP or IFRS)
• Possess a strong knowledge of accounting software
• Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial records
• Have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise with team members and stakeholders
• Have the ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority gr