Finance Specialist (m/f/d)
Inkitt
Accounting & Finance
Berlin, Germany
Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023
Come build The Disney of the 21st Century with us! 🚀
At Inkitt, we believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed. Our mission is to discover hidden talents and turn them into globally successful authors. Traditional publishing often leaves authors behind with human editors responsible for selecting books fit for publication. Inkitt is a pioneer at the forefront of data-driven publishing. By inventing an algorithm which analyzes users' reading behavior to identify hits, we have removed subjectivity from the traditional publishing equation. This gives Inkitt the unique ability to discover hidden talents that might otherwise have gone unnoticed 🔎
Are you a builder? We are looking for the change-makers of the world; the people who build the blueprint anytime they are unsatisfied with the status quo. Come build The Disney of the 21st Century with us by developing our books, audiobooks, creation of games, TV shows and movies!
What you'll do:
- Manage the day-to-day finance department operations including a broad range of finance and finance-related topics
- Manage preparatory accounting for monthly and year-end reporting, as well as the daily controlling process
- Run the accounts payable process for regular invoices, author royalties, and affiliates; interacting independently with third-party vendors and authors
- Manage payroll across the global workforce, as well as the reimbursement process
- Support the team in the budget and financial forecasting process
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including accountants, tax consultants and advisors
- High level of responsibility and ownership for complex tasks in day-to-day business and project work in an international team from day one
Who you are:
- Startup hungry; you excel in a fast-paced, scrappy environment and you welcome new challenges
- Committed to building an in-person work culture; you prefer a hybrid work model
- You ideally have 1-2 years experience in a financial generalist role with accounting prep/controlling experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment
- General understanding of bookkeeping under HGB is a plus
- Strong Google Sheets skills, as well as an eye for numbers
- Works well under pressure and has the ability to prioritize amongst multiple projects with a sense of urgency towards meeting deadlines and resolving open issues
- Proactive self-starter and problem-solver who is able to work independently as well as within a team
- Highly organized with high attention to detail
- Excellent communications skills both in German and English
What we offer:
- 🚀 Stock options for all full-time employees! We believe everyone deserves a piece of ownership for when we become the Disney of the 21st Century
- 🚀 Newly launched 401k to help you save and invest in your future (US)
- 🚀 Health benefits that align with your local market, offering a variety of different coverages for medical, dental and vision
- 🚀 A hybrid model in San Francisco and Berlin offices where 3 days per week are dedicated to in-person collaboration in parallel with remote work
- 🚀 Professional coaching for People Managers and employees who have been with Inkitt for 2+ years
- 🚀 Dedicated budget for team-building events
- 🚀 Employee Referral Bonus
- 🚀 Free access to our Galatea App, get your read on
- 🚀 Unlimited budget for self-development books, on us
- 🚀 Donation to charity of your choice on your work anniversary
- 🚀 Stocked micro-kitchens with snacks and drinks to keep you energized
- 🚀 Class Pass health club for US Inkers to feel their best!
- 🚀 Berlin'ers gym membership
- 🚀 Berlin'ers virtual assistant
- 🚀 Arguably the best perk? Getting to bring your fur-ever friend to our Berlin and San Francisco offices
How we've been doing:
- We're a well-funded, mission-driven, series B company with top-tier investors like NEA, HV Capital, and Kleiner Perkins. Recently, Inkitt has raised $59 million, which is one of the largest Series B funding rounds on record for a Berlin-based business. We believe we provide authors with a platform that fosters their passion for writing and gives them the chance to be discovered 🪴
- We're the 8th fastest-growing company in Europe, and 1st in Germany!
At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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