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GetYourGuide is a travel experiences marketplace connecting millions of people with unforgettable activities worldwide. As a General Ledger Accountant reporting to the General Ledger Lead, you will maintain accurate and compliant accounting for the GetYourGuide Group.
Key responsibilities include:
• Prepare monthly financial reports and contribute to annual financial statements for GetYourGuide entities
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and analysis according to month-end-close deadlines and ad-hoc requests
• Manage inventory of tickets for the principal business model
• Lead accounting-related projects including business process design, internal controls, and process improvements
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external accounting and tax inquiries
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including auditors, accounting advisors, and suppliers
Required qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of finance department experience in a medium-sized company, ideally e-commerce sector
• Commercial training background (tax clerk or accountant certification) or business degree
• Strong knowledge of commercial code and accounting standards
• Proficiency in MS Excel and analytical tasks
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; German is a plus
• Familiarity with IFRS and group accounting is advantageous
Desirable traits:
• Enthusiasm for AI experimentation and practical automation improvements
• Focus on innovation and internal control enhancements
The role is hybrid (3 days in-office: Mon, Tue, Thu; 2 days optional remote). Benefits include annual learning budget, mentorship programs, 30 days annual work-from-anywhere flexibility, quarterly team events, transportation/fitness budget, language reimbursement, and wellness benefits.