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Senior Accountant

Helsing · Munich

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Helsing's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Helsing's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Helsing
high
117 stale, 3 reposted of 141 open
Hiring momentum
187 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Helsing's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Helsing.

About this role

As a (Senior) Accountant at Helsing, you will manage the financial reporting processes, including the month-end close cycle and complex reconciliations. Your responsibilities will involve preparing general ledger entries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and optimizing financial processes. You will also coordinate the annual external audit and maintain the integrity of financial data with minimal supervision.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Helsing as an employer.

What you need

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)
  • 5–7 years of post-qualification experience in a complex, multi-entity GL environment
  • Deep understanding of accounting principles (local GAAP and IFRS)
  • Experience with enterprise-level ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Workday)
  • Advanced financial modelling skills in Excel
  • Excellent time-management skills

Nice to have

  • Experience participating in ERP migrations or system upgrades
  • Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools or basic scripting (like VBA or Python)
  • Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment
  • Track record of driving process-improvement initiatives

What you get

  • Competitive salary and VSOP options
  • Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
  • Gym membership and mental health support
  • Regular company events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • The role involves significant responsibility with minimal supervision
  • The company operates in a complex and potentially high-pressure environment due to the nature of the defense industry

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Listed by Helsing on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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