Accountant

Job background

Location: Hybrid, Berlin, Germany
Earliest starting date: ASAP

About CDP: CDP is an international non-profit that drives companies and governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Over 23,000 companies, representing two thirds of global market capitalization disclosed environmental data through CDP in 2023. This is in addition to the over 1,100 cities, states and regions who disclosed, making CDP’s platform one of the richest sources of environmental information and driver of change globally.

About the role: Seeking a skilled Accountant to join our Finance team and oversee accounting operations for our Germany entities with precision and expertise. Dive into the world of numbers and analysis, where your attention to detail and operational prowess will drive financial success. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic not-for-profit which serves to create an economy that benefits both planet and people, apply now and become an integral part of our team.

The role includes

The role includes

• Accounts Payable Management

  • Proficient in handling Accounts Payable tasks using Datev & Moss systems.
  • Efficiently process and post incoming invoices into the Accounting Systems.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies while managing supplier and personnel expenses.
  • Day-to-day administration of the DATEV and Moss platforms.

• Financial Reconciliation

  • Manage the posting and reconciliation of credit card statements.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of the Invoices Receipts register to maintain accuracy.

• Bank Reconciliation

  • Expertise in reviewing and posting bank statements to the accounting system.
  • Ensure the resolution of any unresolved items as part of the month-end process.
  • Validate bank reconciliations to the ledger and obtain approval from the line manager.

• Payroll Administration

  • Proficient in posting approved German Payroll files into Datev.
  • Handle payroll postings for foreign countries in Datev with precise calculations.
  • Maintain and update personnel files in compliance with organizational standards.

• Government Compliance

  • Ensure timely and accurate submissions of monthly VAT Declarations, ZM Meldung, and Deutsche Bundesbank Meldung (Z4).
  • Calculate and report Artists' Social Insurance KSK contributions.

• Annual Accounts and Audit Support

  • Assist with Aktive Rechnungsabgrenzung (aRAP) and provide support during general audits.

The successful candidate should have

• Experience working with core accounting activities.
• Familiarity with standard accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Datev highly advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Excel and the ability to use Excel functions.
• Professional written and spoken fluency in English. German highly beneficial.
• Proven communication and business partnering skills to work across the organisation.
• Dexterity and critical thinking skills, with a can do and positive can-do attitude, to work in a growing and transitional environment.
• Ability to deal with sensitive data with an elevated level of sensitivity.

What we offer

• Working for a leading people-centric environmental NGO with dedicated, passionate and caring coworkers;
• Competitive NGO salary and Company Pension Program;
• Access to in-house massage and unlimited counselling via our EAP service;
• 30 days annual holidays;
• Flexible working hours with the possibility for two flexi-days per month and 30 remote working days (within the EU) per year
• Paid sabbaticals;
• Company-subsidised Urban Sports Club membership (M-package);
• Monthly contribution to public transport ticket (BVG Monatskarte);
• Modern office at Sony Centre/Potsdamer Platz.