Sole Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant

Rivada Space Networks GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivada Space Networks is seeking an experienced finance professional for our Munich location. You will independently manage day-to-day financial accounting, handle monthly VAT returns, and help prepare annual statements under HGB and US GAAP.

You will coordinate with international subsidiaries and act as the accounting/tax liaison, driving process improvements in a dynamic startup environment. Fluent English and strong German skills are required, with a hands-on mindset and initiative to shape

Qualifications

• Certified accountant or tax specialist, or a BA in business administration with auditing focus
• 3–5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of German commercial code (HGB) financial statements
• Nice to have US GAAP experience
• Proficient with DATEV and NetSuite
• Good knowledge of German tax law, especially VAT
• Excellent command of English and German

Responsibilities

• Independently managing day-to-day financial accounting
• Handling monthly VAT returns and other tax filings
• Preparing monthly financial statements in line with HGB with external consultants
• Assisting in annual financial statements per HGB and US GAAP
• Liaising between accounts payable/receivable and treasury/controlling
• Point of contact for general accounting and tax issues
• Coordinating financial matters with international subsidiaries
• Contributing to process design in the accounting department

Job description

Welcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world's first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision. We value trust, open communication and collaboration to achieve the best results together. Now we are looking for the best talents for our locations in Munich and Berlin to help us make our vision come true.

• Independently managing day-to-day financial accounting
• Responsibility for monthly advance sales tax returns and other tax filings
• Preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) in collaboration with external consultants
• Assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and U.S. GAAP
• Serve as the liaison between accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as other financial departments such as Treasury and Controlling
• Act as the point of contact for general accounting and tax issues
• Coordinate and manage financial matters with international subsidiaries
• Contribute to process design in the accounting department
• Successfully completed training as a certified accountant, tax specialist, or comparable qualification; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on auditing, taxation, accounting, or financial auditing
• At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in finance and accounting
• In-depth knowledge of financial accounting and the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB)
• Nice to have: initial experience in US GAAP reporting
• Good knowledge of German tax law, particularly in the area of value-added tax
• Proficiency in using common accounting, financial reporting, and tax software such as DATEV and NetSuite (and interfaces to these)
• Good command of English and very good written and spoken German
• A structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work
• A strong hands‑on mindset and a passion for taking on responsibility in a dynamic startup or growth environment
• A high degree of initiative and interest in actively shaping and further developing processes

We are an international team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision. We value equality in our work environment where different opinions, backgrounds and experiences are not only welcomed but also necessary to achieve the best result collaboratively. This permanent position was created recently and thus offers a lot of creative freedom. Our approach is to create a modern work environment with hybrid working model. We offer an attractive salary depending on your experience. Rivada Space Networks is an equal opportunity employer with the approach to create a diverse and inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, disability, or other individual characteristics.