We are looking for a Team Lead Accounts Receivable (all genders) for our Finance team in the heart of buzzing Berlin!
You will:
- Lead and develop a team of 5 employees in accounts receivable.
- Ensure the timely and accurate completion of monthly closing activities in accounts receivable.
- Prepare, analyze, and record the revenues of the Babbel Group based on payment provider statements, external reports, or internal data.
- Act as the internal stakeholder for the continuous development of our data streams to ensure they provide a valid basis for accounting.
- Monitor the B2B invoicing process and prepare and record outgoing invoices in the ERP system.
- Develop solutions for the accounting of new revenue streams and stay updated on changes in legislation.
- Serve as the main point of contact for colleagues from other departments regarding technical questions related to the group’s revenues.
- Actively contribute to the automation of our processes and share responsibility for maintaining and clarifying accounts receivable.
- Take ownership of various projects, such as the implementation of ERP solutions for accurate revenue recognition.
You have
- A completed commercial education; a qualification as a financial accountant or tax specialist is a plus.
- At least 4+ years of professional experience in accounts receivable according to HGB and IFRS, complemented by solid knowledge of German VAT regulations.
- Experience in leading a team and managing the accounting of B2B and B2C transactions.
- Ideally, experience with revenue recognition through internal data streams and/or in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector.
- A communicative, independent, and meticulous work style, especially in delivering results on time.
- Proficiency in at least one ERP system (e.g., Workday) and strong MS Excel skills.
- Communication skills in both German and English.
Some perks of becoming a Babbelonian:
- Enjoy 30 vacation days and the chance to take a 3-month Sabbatical. Plus family and life situation counseling.
- Decide how, when and from where you want to work with our flexible working hours and remote friendly options as Jobbatical (up to 3 months inside the EU) or work from our fully equipped office with nap, faith and family rooms.
- Learn and grow with the internal learning opportunities, and use a yearly learning & development budget for external training. Learn languages with Babbel for free with your full access to Babbel.
- Take advantage of your mobility benefits options and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership.
- Be part of our employee communities (such as Femgineers, DE&I Ambassadors and LGBTQIA groups), attend cultural and regular social events.
Diversity at Babbel
As part of our ongoing journey towards building a diverse, equitable and inclusive company, we welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in tech. We are a learning company, inside and out, and we encourage you to apply even if you do not fit all the technical requirements - all candidates are assessed based on skills, qualifications and on our business needs. Please state your pronouns in your application, and let us know if you’d like to be addressed by a name other than the one appearing on your official documents. If you have a disability or special need, feel welcome to inform us, so that we can provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.
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Babbel is the top-selling language learning platform. Driven by our purpose – to create mutual understanding through language – we build products that help people connect and communicate across cultures. Through self-study lessons with Babbel, instructor-led live classes with Babbel Live, Babbel for Business, our own podcast series, and our magazine, our users can focus on using a new language in real situations with real people. And it works: studies with Yale University, City University of New York, and Michigan State University prove that Babbel gets users to speak with confidence. The key is a blend of humanity and technology. More than 60,000 lessons in 15 languages are hand-crafted by more than 200 linguists, and user behaviour is constantly analysed to shape and improve the learner experience. The Babbel team is as diverse as our content. Based in Berlin, Germany, and New York, USA, 1,000+ Babbelonians from over 80 nationalities represent the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique. Building genuine connections with our users is what sets Babbel apart, making it the world's leading language-learning platform with more than 16 million subscriptions sold. Founded in 2007 as the pioneering online language learning platform, we've grown steadily over the years. In 2023, Babbel was honoured with a place on Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies, ranking 4th in the Education category
