Head of Accounting

2 hours, 36 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Finance and Accounting
Helsing

Helsing

Helsing is a security and AI company committed to safeguarding democracies through cutting-edge technology, emphasizing ethical standards and global leadership in real-time information processing.

Aerospace & Defense
51-250
Founded 2021
$343M raised

Description

  • Lead, develop, and support an international accounting team across multiple locations.
  • Own the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Manage statutory filings under HGB and consolidated accounts under IFRS, including IFRS 15.
  • Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and asset accounting.
  • Design and improve finance workflows using automation and AI-powered tools.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations, including VAT returns and statistical reporting.
  • Serve as the main contact for auditors, tax advisers, banks, and tax authorities.
  • Support liquidity planning and monitor payment transactions.
  • Drive the development and optimisation of SAP and related finance platforms.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in accounting leadership with a track record of managing and developing international teams.
  • Experience delivering multi-entity IFRS consolidations.
  • In-depth knowledge of IFRS 15.
  • Strong working knowledge of German GAAP (HGB).
  • Experience in a Big 4 environment.
  • Experience in a pre-IPO or recently listed company.
  • Proficiency in SAP and associated sub-tools.
  • Business-fluent German and fluent English.
  • ACA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred.
  • Experience with ERP implementations or financial AI tooling is preferred.
  • Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI is preferred.
  • Experience in the defence sector and associated export regulations is preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and VSOP options.
  • Relocation support of up to €2,500 plus 4 weeks of temporary accommodation.
  • €500/£450 annual learning allowance.
  • Gym membership and mental health support through Nilo.health.
  • Regular company events and monthly social allowances.
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
  • 5 days of paid family emergency leave.
  • 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work.

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