Your responsibilities The position involves a wide array of tasks and contributes to the effective and competent running of the financial operations, coordinating the efficient recording of financial transactions in the accounting system, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements applicable to a gGmbH in Germany. The role provides timely and reliable technical advice on matters related to local accounting standards, tax and audit. Your tasks: Accounting and bookkeeping functions Coordinate the day-to-day financial accounting function, including: ensuring transaction are efficiently processed, and accurately and timely recorded in the accounting system. managing the payables and receivables cycles adopting and maintaining proper bookkeeping and accounting best practices supporting compliance with HGB and tax regulations documenting financial and accounting processes, both for finance and non-finance staff; disseminating their use and application promote continuous process improvement, reorganization of tasks and agile working. Statutory requirements and reporting Support the timely preparation management accounts, reviewing and reconciling account balances, examining intercompany transactions, etc. Coordinate the accurate and timely filing of VAT returns with the tax authorities. Work on the preparation of financial statements under local accounting regulations, liaising proactively with external accountants, tax advisors and auditors, as needed. Support the compilation of financial reports of related entities. Your profile You will ideally have the following qualifications and skills: Degree in accounting, financial management or related discipline is required Minimum five years professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in a gGmbH Understanding of tax issues, in particular VAT, German Commercial Code (HGB) and regulations applicable to not-for-profit organisations. Experience in accounting for grants from foundations, institutional donors and/or multilateral organizations. Experience in using ERP systems and excellent familiarity with Excel Fluency in English and German is required; French would be an asset Proven ability to work independently and under pressure Very accurate, structured and reliable work ethic Team player who is also able to work well and communicate efficiently in an international, diverse environment Our offer A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of engaged colleagues and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change. A positive and inspiring working atmosphere in an international team. Our Berlin office is located near Moritzplatz in the heart of the lively Kreuzberg, surrounded by a dynamic startup scene. Potential for flexibility regarding remote working We will refund your public transport ticket and offer support with a pension plan. Conditions Application Deadline: End of August Starting date : As soon as possible Location : Berlin, Germany (home office option to be considered) Terms : Currently we can offer a fixed term contract for 2 years, with the perspective of extension based on performance and funding. Please apply with your CV, cover letter in PDF format exclusively using the application form by .Please indicate in your cover letter your earliest start date and your salary expectations. Applications by or by post can unfortunately not be processed. About us We are a global climate science and policy instit ute established in 2008 to bring cutting edge analysis to bear on the most pressing issue of our time – climate change. Our vibrant, international team is composted of more than 120 staff - half are based at our headquaters in Berlin, Germany, and the remainder work out of our five regional offices in Africa, Australia & Pacific, Caribbean, South Asia and North America. Click here to find out more.
Accountant (Buchhalter/in)