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Head of Accounting(m/w/x)
Leading international accounting team for defence AI company, managing HGB and IFRS statutory filings. Extensive accounting leadership and multi-entity IFRS consolidation experience required. VSOP options, relocation support, and yearly learning allowance.
Requirements
- Extensive accounting leadership experience
- Managing and developing international teams
- Experience during significant organisational change
- Delivered multi-entity IFRS consolidations
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS 15
- Strong working knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)
- Operated within a Big 4 environment
- Rigour and breadth of technical accounting expertise
- Navigated accounting complexities of pre-IPO/listed company
- Understand building scalable finance infrastructure
- Proficient in SAP and associated sub-tools
- Comfortable working across ERP environments
- Business-fluent in German
- Fluent in English
- Familiarity with defence sector
- Familiarity with associated export regulations
- ACA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Experience implementing new ERP systems
- Embedding financial AI tooling into existing workflows
- Experience with Business Intelligence platforms
- Track record of building/restructuring accounting teams
- Track record of building/restructuring accounting processes
- Experience during periods of rapid growth
Tasks
- Lead and develop an international accounting team
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements
- Ensure consistent and reliable reporting across the group
- Manage statutory filings under HGB and IFRS
- Collaborate with internal and external partners
- Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records
- Architect and improve internal finance workflows
- Leverage automation and AI for finance processes
- Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
- Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, and banks
- Support liquidity planning and monitor payment transactions
- Drive development and optimization of SAP and finance platforms
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- IFRS 15
- German GAAP (HGB)
- ERP
- Tableau
- Power BI
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- VSOP options
Additional Allowances
- Relocation support up to €2,500
- Yearly learning allowance of €500
- Monthly social allowances
Workation & Sabbatical
- 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Healthcare & Fitness
- Gym membership
Mental Health Support
- Mental health support
Team Events
- Regular company events
Generous Parental Leave
- 22 weeks fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for secondary caregivers
More Vacation Days
- 5 days paid family emergency leave
Flexible Working
- 100% remote work option during pregnancy
- Phased return to work
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Leading international accounting team for defence AI company, managing HGB and IFRS statutory filings. Extensive accounting leadership and multi-entity IFRS consolidation experience required. VSOP options, relocation support, and yearly learning allowance.
Requirements
- Extensive accounting leadership experience
- Managing and developing international teams
- Experience during significant organisational change
- Delivered multi-entity IFRS consolidations
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS 15
- Strong working knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)
- Operated within a Big 4 environment
- Rigour and breadth of technical accounting expertise
- Navigated accounting complexities of pre-IPO/listed company
- Understand building scalable finance infrastructure
- Proficient in SAP and associated sub-tools
- Comfortable working across ERP environments
- Business-fluent in German
- Fluent in English
- Familiarity with defence sector
- Familiarity with associated export regulations
- ACA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Experience implementing new ERP systems
- Embedding financial AI tooling into existing workflows
- Experience with Business Intelligence platforms
- Track record of building/restructuring accounting teams
- Track record of building/restructuring accounting processes
- Experience during periods of rapid growth
Tasks
- Lead and develop an international accounting team
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements
- Ensure consistent and reliable reporting across the group
- Manage statutory filings under HGB and IFRS
- Collaborate with internal and external partners
- Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records
- Architect and improve internal finance workflows
- Leverage automation and AI for finance processes
- Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
- Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, and banks
- Support liquidity planning and monitor payment transactions
- Drive development and optimization of SAP and finance platforms
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- IFRS 15
- German GAAP (HGB)
- ERP
- Tableau
- Power BI
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- VSOP options
Additional Allowances
- Relocation support up to €2,500
- Yearly learning allowance of €500
- Monthly social allowances
Workation & Sabbatical
- 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Healthcare & Fitness
- Gym membership
Mental Health Support
- Mental health support
Team Events
- Regular company events
Generous Parental Leave
- 22 weeks fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for secondary caregivers
More Vacation Days
- 5 days paid family emergency leave
Flexible Working
- 100% remote work option during pregnancy
- Phased return to work
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About the Company
Helsing
Industry
Engineering
Description
Helsing is a new type of defence and artificial intelligence company focused on technology leadership to protect democratic societies.
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