DataGuard · Berlin
(Senior) Accountant - Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)
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...
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.
LET'S 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 4,000 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 YOU'LL BE DOING
- You take ownership of key accounting processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, monthly accruals, fixed asset
management and payment runs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at scale.
- You take full ownership of month-end and year-end closing activities, delivering reliable, compliant financial reporting
aligned with HGB requirements.
- You lead the preparation of annual financial statements (HGB) 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 take ownership of project-based financial initiatives and operational improvements together with our Director of Financial
Controlling to strengthen our finance infrastructure as we grow.
WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN
- The freedom, trust, and tools (we work with DATEV) 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 YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD
- German GAAP & Tax Law: You possess excellent knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations
- You bring 3+ years of experience in financial accounting with end to end closing responsibility, including 1+ years experience
in a high growth tech or SaaS company
- Detail-Oriented & Reliable: You are detail-oriented, structured, and reliable - You have a proactive, adaptable, and ownership
driven mindset with the ability to thrive in changing environments and successfully deliver projects from start to finish.
- Communication Skills: You have excellent German skills and communicate clearly and confidently in English
- Educational Background: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, and certified training as Bilanzbuchalter
- Strong proficiency in DATEV, Chargebee, and Excel, combined with a modern, tech driven mindset, solid AI literacy, and
experience with systems such as Yokoy/Perk, Xero, Salesforce, or Adyen being a strong plus.
- Nice to have: Experience with complex accounting topics such as VAT, transfer pricing, intercompany accounting, or experience
in an international environment.
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!
#LI-DNI
Roll
(Senior) Accountant - Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)
Plats
Publicerad
10 juli
Sista ansökningsdag
16 augusti