We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our global team on an accelerated growth path! You will actively contribute by shaping our Accounting landscape at a very exciting period on the way to IPO. In this key role you will have the opportunity to change the travel game by joining our ambition to build best-in-class Accounting structures and capabilities. Our vision of the future of travel is seamless, sustainable, and ethical. Join us on our journey to make top-quality service convenient and accessible worldwide.
YOUR CHALLENGE:
- Support Accounting processes and reporting in preparation of IPO
- Makes sure that monthly reports and annual financial statements of Blacklane companies are in accordance with local & international GAAP
- Sets up / improves processes in place for recording, verifying, and reporting the Accounting figures
- Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles
- Drive efficiency through digitizing and simplifying operations and processes
- Support annual audits with the external auditor
- Lead ad-hoc projects & initiatives cross-functionally
- Proficiency in preparing and interpreting financial statements in accordance with IFRS requirements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
ABOUT YOU:
- Hold a master’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- Extensive professional experience in Accounting, preferably in Tech or fast-growing companies
- Strong knowledge of German (HGB) and international (IFRS) Accounting standards.Excellent organizational skills, able to manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Expertise in Accounting systems (Datev, Quickbooks, Xero, Adaptive) and advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel.
- Fluent in German and English, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
MORE THAN A JOB:
Blacklane is a scale-up started in 2011, founded by Jens Wohltorf and Frank Steuer who wanted to create the first global chauffeur service. We started by filling chauffeurs’ ‘empty leg’ journeys and have grown with our partners to over €100 million in annual revenue (pre-pandemic). Backed by Daimler and other investors in Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and the UAE, we’re now a trusted brand within corporate travel.
We believe in ethical business practices and have a strong company culture. Responding to the pandemic, we’ve successfully managed the crises and retained our talented crew!
- Continuous Learning: We believe that open and actionable feedback is the essential component of continuous development. Set your personal development plan and take an active role in our internal learning communities to progress your career.
- Flexible Working: Even the most ambitious Blacklaner needs some time to unwind. Find out what works for you and your team with flexible working hours and home office days.
- Become Part of the Crew: Get to know your fellow Blacklaners through our regular team socials. Our success comes from a collaboration of more than 350 people from 70 nations and we are looking for more exceptional people to join us!
- Employee Stock Options Plan: We want all Blacklaners to benefit from the company's success, so every employee gets virtual stock options.
- Fair Remuneration: We’ve banded salary levels and matched them to the local costs of living, meaning you’re always paid fairly and you know that the rest of the crew is too.
- Sustainability: We care for both people and the planet, having launched the mobility's industry-first global carbon offset scheme in 2017. Blacklane has pledged to deliver 15% of its journeys in electric vehicles by 2023.
- Equal Opportunity: We are committed to inclusion and diversity. A company is only as strong as its crew, so we developed a work environment that is inclusive, inspiring and open. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
- Blacklane Cares day: Every crew member receives 8 hours of paid leave per year to participate in volunteering initiatives of their choice or lead employee-driven community outreach projects. Utilize your time to lend hands to a cause that drives your passion.
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Last updated on Aug 8, 2024