Senior Accountant Core Operations Munich

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.

As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.

We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. We are looking for mission‑driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.

The role

As a Senior Accountant, you will be the backbone of our financial reporting, taking full ownership of the trial balance, complex reconciliations, and the month‑end close cycle. You will be a hands‑on technical expert who ensures the integrity of our financial data, maintains a pristine balance sheet, and ensures compliance with all relevant accounting standards. Operating with minimal supervision, you will drive continuous improvement in our financial processes.

The day‑to‑day

• Own and drive the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial statements are accurate.
• Prepare and post complex, high‑value general ledger entries, including subjective accruals, deferred revenue, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform and review critical balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies independently.
• Manage intercompany accounting, including transfer pricing adjustments, loan agreements, and multi‑currency reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated statutory financial statements and regulatory filings in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.
• Act as the lead coordinator for the annual external audit, managing the preparation of the PBC (Provided by Client) list and resolving complex audit queries.
• Continuously evaluate and optimise GL processes, chart of accounts, and financial systems to drive efficiency and automate manual tasks.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial policies across the organisation.

You should apply if you

• Are a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with at least 5–7 years of post‑qualification experience, with a proven track record in a complex, multi‑entity GL environment.
• Are an exceptionally organised, hands‑on professional who can manage the entire close process independently with minimal oversight.
• Have a deep and comprehensive understanding of accounting principles (local GAAP and IFRS) and statutory reporting requirements.
• Possess extensive experience utilising enterprise‑level ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Workday) and advanced financial modelling in Excel.
• Have a meticulous eye for detail, ensuring the balance sheet is fully supported, reconciled, and clean at all times.
• Have excellent time‑management skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks under pressure during tight close cycles.

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under‑represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Nice to Have

• Experience participating in ERP migrations, system upgrades, or the implementation of specialised modules (e.g., fixed asset, inventory tracking, or automated reconciliation tools).
• Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools or basic scripting (like VBA or Python) to automate repetitive month‑end tasks.
• Experience working in a multi‑entity, multi‑currency environment with exposure to foreign exchange (FX) accounting and intercompany transactions.
• A track record of identifying inefficiencies in financial workflows and successfully driving process‑improvement initiatives (e.g., shortening the month‑end close cycle).

What we offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
• Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

These are the core benefits across all locations; there may be additional benefits in certain locations.

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