Head of Global General Ledger (Parental Leave Cover)
Description
About GetYourGuideGetYourGuide is the globally leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences. Travelers use GetYourGuide to discover the best things to do in a destination. Since its founding in 2009, people from all over the world have booked more than 150 million tours, activities, and attraction tickets through GetYourGuide. Powered by a global team of over 800 travel experts and technologists, we are headquartered in Berlin and have 17 local offices around the world. Visit our careers website to learn more.
Team mission
Our mission is to maintain high-quality and compliant accounting for all entities in the GetYourGuide group. We aim to accurately account and report financial information in a timely manner in accordance with local requirements and corporate policies to internal and external stakeholders.
You will:
- Direct and supervise the daily operations of the Global General Ledger department for GetYourGuide group entities, recognising a material annual three-digit million turnover
- Inspire and guide the General Ledger team to achieve their goals and maximize their potential through effective leadership, mentorship, and professional development
- Collaborate with a broad range of internal stakeholders to implement and monitor Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), driving alignment and performance cross functionally and within the team
- Oversee the monitoring and analysis of accounting data, and ensure the timely delivery of financial reports and statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Establish, refine, and optimize accounting processes and policies across departments to support the company's ongoing growth and scalability
- Work closely with Finance Systems experts to automate repetitive accounting and finance tasks, enhancing efficiency and accuracy
- Manage communications with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including subledger accounting teams, Group Reporting, FP&A, tax advisors, auditors, and the Sales team, ensuring clear and effective information flow
- 7+ years of experience in (Group) accounting or audit
- 3+ years experience in leading and developing teams
- BS or BA in Accounting/Finance
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability work in a fast paced environment
- Very good project management skills and mindfulness of deadlines
- Very good ERP and MS Excel skills and knowledge of scaling up accounting organizations and systems
- SAP experience (FICA, FICO, Analytics Cloud) is a nice to have
- CPA or equivalent degree is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Invest in your development with an annual personal growth budget
- Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid work-from-home and telecommuting policy
- Save on transportation costs with discounted public transportation tickets
- Support your loved ones with generous maternity and paternity leave policies
And more...
We look forward to hearing from you
Unlock your full potential and join our mission to create unforgettable experiences for millions around the world. If you have the skills and passion for joining our team, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV/resume in English through the form below. Check out how we hire for tips and visibility into our process and check out life at GetYourGuide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via
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