About the role
Job Description
* Lead and scale Scalable Capital’s Accounting function, covering German GAAP (HGB/RechKredV) and IFRS requirements * Design, standardize, and automate accounting processes across existing and new workstreams to improve efficiency, quality, and control * Own and drive cross-functional accounting projects, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., auditors, tax advisors), and continuously improve the accounting process landscape * Take end-to-end responsibility for the monthly and annual close, including monthly tax reporting and support for related reporting requirements * Contribute to the design of booking logic and posting patterns within our in-house core banking system, ensuring accurate and scalable accounting treatment
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in financial accounting under German GAAP (HGB) and in handling tax-related matters * Proven hands-on experience in preparing (consolidated) annual financial statements and managing the external audit process * Solid knowledge of tax-relevant accounting topics, e.g., VAT and related reporting requirements. * Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a structured, precise working style and strong problem-solving skills * Business-fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
Additional Information
* Be part of one of the fastest-growing and most visible Fintech startups in Europe, creating innovative services that have a substantial impact on the lives of our customers * Work with an international, diverse, inclusive, and ever-growing team that loves creating the best products for our clients * Be productive with the latest hardware and tools * Learn and grow by joining our in-house knowledge sharing or career development sessions and spending your individual Education Budget * Learn and experience German culture first hand by joining our free German language classes * International relocation support is provided if required * Opportunity to work from abroad * Benefit from an attractive compensation package and from the company pension scheme * Monthly contribution of 50% for the ‘Deutschland Jobticket’ * Say goodbye to order commissions and say hello to your complimentary subscription of Scalable Capital's PRIME+ Broker * Enjoy flexible and discounted sports activities with Urban Sports Club