Group Accountant (12 months contract, 80%/4 days a week)

Berlin, DE

Job Description / Skills Required

Company Description

Omio's vision is to enable seamless travel for people anywhere, in any way. We are bringing all global transport options into a single distribution system to create magical end-to-end consumer journeys. 

With Omio, you can easily compare and book trains, buses, ferries, and flights across Europe, the US, and Canada using a single search on your mobile, app, or desktop. Omio aims to simplify travel planning by providing transparent pricing and easy booking, making it a flexible and personalised experience. 

Omio is the largest source of inventory, working with over 1000 suppliers across 39 countries. Our portfolio also includes Rome2Rio for global discovery, while Omio powers ticketing and journeys, attracting over 900 million users annually. 

Our offices are located in Berlin, Prague, Melbourne, Brazil, Bangalore, and London. We are a growing team of over 400 passionate employees from more than 50 countries who all share the same vision: to create a unified tool to help travellers reach almost any destination in the world.

Job Description

Group Accountant 4 days a week, up to 80% pro-rate. 

  • Prepare annual consolidated financial statements (including notes and narrative) in accordance with IFRS
  • Help the Head of Group Accounting to develop the process for identifying relevant data and reporting on material sustainability matters in accordance with CSRD
  • Monthly reporting of the consolidated balance sheet and liaison with external accountants for smaller subsidiaries
  • Prepare annual financial statements for the German subsidiaries, in accordance with German GAAP (HGB)
  • Prepare annual financial statements for the UK subsidiary, in accordance with FRS 102
  • Monitoring and aligning intercompany balances between subsidiaries
  • Work cross functionally to ensure that the recognition of self-generated intangible assets is IFRS compliant
  • Be a point of contact within the Group for all technical IFRS accounting matters. Help the Head of Group Accounting to assess and implement any relevant new accounting standards and reporting requirements
  • Maintain and update monthly IFRS adjustments
  • Regularly update the IFRS Group accounting policies and procedures manual
  • Be the first point of contact for subsidiary companies in the application of the Group’s accounting policies
  • Act as part of the project team in case of significant transactions, global expansion or finance improvement projects
  • Work with external auditors to deliver clean audit opinions and efficient audit process
  • Work cross functionally to achieve a robust control environment
  •  Drive improvements in the Group’s reporting process
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
  • Relevant accounting qualification
  • Strong knowledge and relevant experience with IFRS technical accounting and external reporting
  • Strong project management skills
  • Knowledge and experience with German GAAP (preferred)
  • Sound experience with consolidation software and ERP systems (we use Workday)
  • Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills as collaboration across the organization is essential
  • Passionate about building and optimizing processes
  •  University degree (BA minimum)
  • Fluent in English, German (nice to have)

What’s in it for you? #LifeAtOmio

  • Have an impact. With innovation and smart technology, we are changing the way people travel, and you, too, can impact this ride

  • A competitive and attractive compensation package

  • A diverse team of more than 45 nationalities

  • Experience working in an international environment, including travel to Berlin

Diversity makes us stronger

We value diversity and welcome all applicants regardless of ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, or disability.