Senior Accountant (all genders)

Job title: Senior Accountant (all genders)

Company: Berghof Foundation


Job description: Your missionPosition Overview:
The Senior Accountant supports the efficient operation of the accounting function by ensuring accurate bookkeeping, timely financial reporting, compliance with relevant regulations (including tax and non-profit requirements), and the overall integrity of financial data. In doing so, they contribute to the financial transparency and stability needed to support the organization’s mission and operations.

• Hours: Part-time or full-time
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Duration: limited contract for 2 years
• Department: Finance & Administration
• Location: Berlin, Germany

Your responsibilities

• Ensure efficient processing and accurate accounting treatment of transactions, maintaining clear and effective internal communication at all times.
• Oversee compliance with tax obligations, including VAT, corporate tax, and other relevant filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures to support consistent and efficient financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement best practices in accounting operations and systems.
• Define and monitor performance indicators for the accuracy and timeliness of accounting processes (e.g., bookkeeping, approvals, payments), statutory reporting, and tax filings.
• Stay informed on developments in legal, accounting, and tax regulations, as well as relevant industry trends.

Your knowledge, experience & skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (e.g. Bilanzbuchhalter or similar certification preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Understanding of accounting, financial and tax regulations.
• Experience in financial reporting, tax filing (VAT, reverse charge, etc.)
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., DATEV, MS Dynamics, etc.) and MS Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong communication skills (in both English and German), with the ability to interact with colleagues, senior management, auditors and tax advisors.
• Strong organizational skills

What you can expect from us

• Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
• Transparent terms of compensation (TVöd Bund)
• Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks
• Confidence-based, flexible working hours
• Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions

Application procedurePlease submit your CV and cover letter as well as diplomas, certificates and references (letters or contact information) through our online application system. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We welcome diversity and are happy to receive applications from people regardless of their ethnic, social and national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and marital status.About usThe Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-profit organisation supporting people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Headquartered in Berlin, the organisation is run by a diverse team and works with local partners around the world.

Expected salary:

Location: Berlin-Kreuzberg

Job date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:19:51 GMT

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