Accountant - HGB (m/f/d)

YOUR JOB

Are you someone who thrives in fast-paced environments where accuracy, structure, and ownership truly matter? Your main goal will be to help build and scale our financial operations for the next stage of growth and take ownership of key accounting processes. If improving workflows, driving automation, and ensuring reliable financial reporting excites you - then this role could be the perfect next step.

LET'S PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA

We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna and Stockholm we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• You take ownership of key accounting processes including Accounts Payable, monthly accruals, fixed asset management and payment runs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at scale.

• You support and coordinate month-end closing activities, delivering reliable, compliant financial reporting aligned with HGB requirements.

• You contribute to annual financial statement preparation and act as a key contact during internal and external audits.

• You challenge existing workflows, proactively driving improvements and automation in collaboration with Finance and DataOps.

• You support project-based financial initiatives and operational improvements together with our Director of Financial Controlling to strengthen our finance infrastructure as we grow.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

• The freedom, trust, and tools to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world.

• Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs.

• Join a secure, future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market.

• Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs, bi-annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget.

• Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision-making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye-level communication to keep things moving forward.

THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD

• German GAAP & Tax Law: You possess excellent knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations

• Experience in Accounting: You bring 3+ years in accounting, preferably including 1+ years in a high-growth tech or SaaS company

• Detail-Oriented & Reliable: You are detail-oriented, structured, and reliable — with a proactive mindset and the ability to independently improve processes.

• Communication Skills: You have excellent German skills and communicate clearly and confidently in English

• Educational Background: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, or certified training (e.g. Bilanzbuchalter)

• Nice to have: Experience with VAT, transfer pricing, international accounting topics or modern AP/AR automation tools is a plus.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS:

No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you!

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