Senior Accountant (m/f/d) - Berlin-based

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin

Looking for an exciting challenge?

Join us on our mission to become a global champion in commerce advertising and performance marketing.

Backed by our investor Waterland Private Equity, our four companies are digidip, shopping24, Sourceknowledge and Yieldkit form mrge. Together, we are building and scaling technology platforms that all share the goal of connecting advertisers and publishers in a manner beneficial to both parties.

We are an international, multilingual team with flat hierarchies. Our teams work with a high degree of independence, both from offices in Hamburg and Berlin, as well as remotely.

Our culture runs on trust, friendliness, and collegiality, fostering a positive work atmosphere.
Working with us is easy and fun – just ask our clients, who we help to reach their goals in an uncomplicated, reliable way. In close cooperation with our partners, we provide advertising formats that offer genuine relevance for our users and, as a result, lead to higher sales.

We would be delighted if you joined our Finance team as a Senior Accountant

Your Tasks:

Financial Reporting and Annual Audit:

Prepare and analyze HGB financial statements for group companies, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Produce regular and ad hoc financial reports for management to support strategic decision-making
Collaborate closely with external accounting firms to facilitate annual audit requests.
Prepare comprehensive working papers to address auditor requests effectively.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring timely review, verification, and processing of invoices and expense reports.
Process invoices using our invoice management and accounting systems, and manage monthly accrual entries.
Support the billing and payment team in monitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring timely collections

General Ledger and Journal Entries:

Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate recording of transactions and adherence to accounting principles
Prepare journal entries and conduct monthly reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Consolidate group-level accounts based on HGB, including intercompany account eliminations.
Collaborate with Controlling and FP&A teams to ensure consistency and accuracy during monthly hard closes.

Tax Compliance:

Assist in the preparation of tax returns, ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations
Collaborate with external tax advisors and authorities to address tax-related matters

Internal Controls and Auditing:

Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with teams across the organization, including sales, tech, and operations, to gather financial data and support their initiatives
Ensure that intercompany allocation of costs and invoicing of services are booked correctly

Process Improvement:

Continuously assess and improve accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Recommend enhancements to the financial reporting and analysis processes

Your Profile:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. ACCA / CPA or equivalent qualification is a plus
Proven experience (3-5 years) working in an accounting role, preferably within an international group context
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., DATEV, Candis, QuickBooks, LucaNet) and Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of German and international accounting standards and regulations
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, as well as a hunger and willingness to learn and develop in finance
Advanced English language skills, i.e. either at least B2 / C1 level, German is a plus.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating across diverse teams
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Your Opportunity:

Take an active role in shaping an innovative, growth-orientated international corporate group from its early stages; seize the opportunity to become irreplaceable!
Boost your career by joining an ambitious and highly experienced finance team during an M&A phase backed up by a very strong private equity investor!
Take on responsibility as you become an important part of a young, ambitious, and friendly team with a shared desire to develop its skills.
Enjoy opportunities to work independently, with flexible hours and hybrid remote/office working options.
Enjoy top-notch employee benefits: 30 paid vacation days, the latest tech, an individual development plan, a prepaid spending card (50€ monthly budget) and much more
Take your skills, talents, and career to the next level as you grow with us.

Have we convinced you? Then we can’t wait to read your application!

All our employees have equal career opportunities at mrge, regardless of gender, origin, ethnicity,
religion, sexual orientation, age, or other personal attributes.
Candidates will be considered and selected equally based on their skills, qualifications, and needs
of the company.
We know that experience and skills are matters of development and gain while working. Therefore,
we encourage you to apply even if your profile does not meet 100% of the requirements for this
position.

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About us

A global champion for Commerce Advertising with the vibrant energy of a start-up? A high-tech platform that’s fun to work with – for both employees and clients? A multi-location based company with flat hierarchies, run by an international, multilingual team? Yes, that’s us! At mrge, we connect publishers, advertisers, smart tools and formats to drive additional revenue. Now we are excited about connecting with you.

Are you ready to grow? Then join us on our mission to expand mrge and its entities digidip, shopping24 and Yieldkit through fresh ideas, great talent and true commitment. We’re looking forward to getting to know you!

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We appreciate your interest in mrge! Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at jobs@yieldkit.com or jobs@mrge.com.