Financial Accountant - VAT & Finance Operations (m/f/d)

On behalf of an internationally operating organization, we are currently looking for an experienced Financial Accountant with a focus in VAT & Finance Operations (m/f/d) to join the finance team at the Berlin location.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a global environment, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, and to take ownership of end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform every-day stand-alone accounting
• Book incoming and outgoing invoices
• Reconcile payments and banks
• Book credit card and out-of-pocket expenses, perform other needed reconciliations
• Communicate with Project Management team, office management and rest of Finance Team to conduct routine accounting work
• Prepare monthly and yearly closure
• Provide data for management accounting and participate in management consolidation

VAT

• Prepare monthly/quarterly VAT declarations
• Support finance team in proper filing and archiving of tax returns including annual tax returns
• Maintain the VAT Matrix, communicate with Tax-related service providers
• Maintain oversight and information on current tax position across jurisdictions

Admin Finance

• Management of external financial audits
• Maintain archive in relevant aspects
• Maintain relationship with external accounting providers on a global scale.

Your Profile

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• At least 3 years of professional experience in accounting
• Business-fluent English and German is required; additional European languages are an advantage
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems (ERP exposure is a plus)
• High attention to detail and accuracy, combined with efficiency
• Solid knowledge of VAT and intra-/extra‑community transactions
• Experience in an international, medium to large-sized organisation preferred
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and adhere to internal policies
• Professional and service-oriented approach when dealing with internal and external stakeholders

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working model combining office presence with remote work
• International and multicultural work environment
• Dynamic role with responsibility and exposure to global finance operations