Senior R2R Accountant (m/w/d)

Just Eat Takeaway.com; Wrocław; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the online food delivery sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing accounting and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with local and international standards, and collaborating with teams across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in general ledger accounting, strong technical skills in IFRS and German GAAP, and the ability to provide actionable insights to stakeholders. Join a fast-paced, supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in general ledger accounting or auditing.
• Strong technical accounting skills including IFRS and German GAAP.
• Fluency in German and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and reporting activities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and statutory reporting.
• Provide guidance on accounting regulations and support audits.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

Auditing

IFRS

German GAAP

ERP Systems

Excel

Payroll Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Fluency in German and English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Professional Qualification (CPA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Ready for a challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

About this role:

We are looking for a talented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team in Berlin. In this critical role, you will manage day-to-day accounting and reporting activities, collaborating closely with the multiple teams: various teams in the Berlin office, our headquarters in Amsterdam and teams across the world. You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate data, performing monthly analysis, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

These are some of the key ingredients to the role:

• Statutory Reporting: Prepare and manage statutory reporting for our German entities, ensuring full compliance with local and international standards.
• Management Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet accounts, journal entries.
• Analysis: Ability to investigate differences in primary financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cashflow statement etc) and underlying movement tables.
• Technical Accounting: Provide guidance on accounting and reporting regulations, particularly IFRS and German GAAP, to ensure consistent and accurate practices.
• Audit Support: Assist with external and internal auditors during audits and implement recommendations as necessary.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal policies.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Contribute to special projects and process improvements aimed at enhancing processes and automation within the group.
• Stakeholder Support: Offer financial insights and information to internal stakeholders (payroll, tax, etc.), helping them make informed decisions.

What will you bring to the table?

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in general ledger accounting, auditing, or similar roles in a fast-paced, multinational environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, or related field, with a professional qualification preferred (e.g., CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting skills including IFRS and a solid understanding of German GAAP.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and expertise in ERP systems, advanced skills in Excel.
• Experience with payroll and a working knowledge of taxation (VAT and CIT are a plus).
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to plan, organise and drive results.
• Self-starter attitude, comfortable with change and thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and influence key stakeholders.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken, is essential.

At JET, this is on the menu:

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment.

Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day.

What else are we delivering?

Want to know more about our JETers, culture or company? Have a look at our career site where you can find people's stories, blogs, podcasts and more JET morsels.

Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now!

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