Sr. Financial Accountant - Join Our Innovative Team at think-cell Software
Our Story
At think-cell, we create powerful software solutions that help professionals be more efficient and productive. Founded in 2002 and based in Berlin, our tools integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Office to help users create presentations, charts, and diagrams with ease. Our dynamic, international team values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.
What You Will Do
We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Sr. Financial Accountant to join our team at our headquarters in Berlin, Germany. This is a multifaceted role, offering exposure to financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning.
The ideal candidate combines strong accounting skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset. You will take ownership of core accounting processes, support financial audits, and help shape financial controls as we scale in a fast-paced, international environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Independent financial accounting
- Independent handling of accounts receivable and accounts payable, including incoming and outgoing invoices as well as bank transactions
- Independent management of the accounts receivable and accounts payable mailboxes and proactive resolution of customer and supplier inquiries
- Independent management and control of company expenses via our global expense management tool 'Payhawk'
- Reconciliation, clarification and monitoring of open items
Ownership of the month-end close
- Independent preparation of statutory monthly filings, including VAT returns and the required statistical and foreign-trade reporting
- Recording and posting of fixed assets
- Independent posting of recurring transactions as well as prepaid and deferred items (accruals)
- Preparation of monthly analyses and independent handling of ad-hoc requests
Preparation of statutory financial statements
- Independent preparation of single-entity statutory financial statements under local GAAP, including notes and the management report
- Independent preparation and commentary of closing documents for internal and external recipients
- Assessment and accounting treatment of complex transactions in accordance with the applicable accounting standards
Support on tax matters
- Contributing to ongoing tax matters, in particular corporate income tax and trade tax as well as withholding tax on cross-border payments
- Support in preparing documentation for national and international tax returns
- Collaboration with external tax advisors and the group tax function
Year-end close and audits
- Independent preparation and support of the year-end close and acting as the central point of contact for external auditors and tax authorities
- Independent compilation of vouchers and supporting documentation for audit requests
- Development of analyses, documentation and position papers on accounting and tax matters
- Technical guidance and support of colleagues in day-to-day operation
Project work: Automation and digitalisation
- Active involvement in projects relating to the digitalisation and automation of finance, accounting and tax processes, as well as their further development, is an integral part of the role
- Analysing existing processes, identifying opportunities for automation and optimisation, and developing and implementing suitable technical solutions
- Contributing to the selection, implementation and further development of accounting, reporting and interface systems, particularly in the context of a potential ERP implementation
You will be great for this position if you have
- A recognised accounting qualification at certified accountant level (e.g. Bilanzbuchhalter/IHK) or comparable; candidates with a tax-specialist background and equivalent experience in preparing financial statements are also welcome
- Several years of relevant professional experience in accounting, ideally in an international environment, with demonstrable experience in the independent preparation of single-entity financial statements including notes and management report
- Sound and up-to-date knowledge of local statutory accounting (German GAAP/HGB)
- Basic understanding of tax matters, ideally with exposure to corporate income tax, trade tax, withholding tax and interest-deduction limitation rules
- Initial experience with IFRS is an advantage
- Fluent German (minimum B2 level) and English, both written and spoken, are required
- Very good Datev skills; knowledge of further accounting or ERP systems is an advantage
- Confident use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Very good understanding of financial processes as well as the technical know-how to integrate different systems
- Excellent communication skills and strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Independent, forward-thinking and service-oriented way of working with high quality standards and attention to detail
- High motivation and initiative for professional and personal development
- Willingness to work on-site 4 days per week, with 1 remote day
Our Values
As part of our team, you will embody and help shape the following principles that define us:
Forward Thinking: We embrace change and challenge the status quo.
Ownership: We take pride in our work and learn from our mistakes.
Customer First: We prioritize delivering lasting value.
Unified Team: We foster collaboration, respect, and integrity.
Strive for Excellence: We set ambitious goals and pursue quality.
We believe in a human hiring process, every application is personally reviewed.
Why is think-cell the right place for you?
We empower over 1.3 million users across 35,000 companies, including top consulting firms and major global enterprises. With offices in Berlin, Munich, Denver, Boston, London, Tokyo, and Dubai, we're a diverse team of over 220 people, committed to innovation and excellence.
think-cell is more than a job – it's a chance to be part of an innovative, inclusive team that values collaboration and growth. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Together, we can shape the future of productivity software. We can't wait to see what you'll bring to the team!
