Senior Manager Accounting & Taxation

As the Senior Manager Accounting & Taxation at Nelly in Berlin, your main responsibilities will include overseeing bookkeeping, preparing monthly and annual financial statements, and advising other departments on accounting matters. You'll also handle accounts payable and receivable, monitor automated accounting processes, and contribute to financial analyses and budgeting.

To qualify for the Senior Manager Accounting & Taxation position at Nelly, you should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing, ideally within a fast-growing startup or from one of the Big Four firms. A degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant professional certifications is preferred, along with fluency in German and C1-level English.

Nelly emphasizes personal growth and development, providing opportunities to expand your skills within a dynamic work environment. As a Senior Manager Accounting & Taxation, you will benefit from a steep learning curve and have the chance to take on responsibility that directly influences our success.

Familiarity with accounting software such as DATEV, Chargebee, and Moss will be advantageous for the Senior Manager Accounting & Taxation position at Nelly. Being tech-savvy will help you quickly adapt to new bookkeeping systems that support our innovative processes.

You can expect a dynamic and flexible working environment at Nelly as a Senior Manager Accounting & Taxation. We support hybrid working arrangements, flexible hours, and offer additional perks like Urban Sports Club membership and free public transport tickets or loan bicycles.

When answering this question, highlight your specific experiences with preparing monthly and annual financial statements. Discuss the processes you followed, any challenges you faced, and how you ensured accuracy and compliance.

Illustrate your method for prioritizing tasks by explaining how you assess deadlines and importance. Share a situation where you successfully managed competing priorities and delivered quality results.

List the accounting software you have experience with, such as DATEV or Chargebee. Provide examples of how you've utilized these tools effectively in your previous roles.

Describe your communication style and strategies for collaborating with others, especially explaining complex accounting concepts to non-financial personnel to ensure alignment and understanding.

Explain your methods for staying current with accounting regulations, such as attending seminars, participating in professional groups, or subscribing to industry publications.

Share a specific example of a process improvement you implemented in your previous roles, detailing the situation, action taken, and the positive outcome it led to.

Discuss the checks and balances you have in place to ensure accuracy, including reviews, reconciliations, and the use of technology to minimize errors.

Focus on a particular challenge you encountered, outlining the steps you took to identify the issue, gather necessary information, and arrive at a solution.

Reflect on your openness to feedback, providing instances where you acted on feedback to improve your work or the overall accounting process.

Convey your passion for the fintech and healthcare sectors, how the role aligns with your career goals, and the value you believe you can bring to Nelly and its mission.