Financial Accountant (m/f/d)

Location: 

Olpe, DE Cologne, DE

Our Mission:

Are you an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a flexible full- or part-time role in an international company?

At Open-Xchange, we decided to leave dead-end jobs where you don't make an impact and offer passionate experts the opportunity to be part of an agile, international team that connects the world and millions of people by developing and delivering open-source technologies.  
We believe it’s crucial to work in an environment where people feel valued, are energized by their work and deliver added value.

 

Discover what Open-Xchange offers you:

  • Our non-hierarchical organization not only ensures much better value creation for our customers, it also provides the best possible work environment for every one of us.
  • We believe that everyone at OX will always do what is best for the company. We believe that the full potential for high performance is only realized within an organizational structure that enables each individual to work with clear focus and to take full responsibility for their tasks. 
  • At OX we focus a lot on mastery. It influences our decision-making processes and is a great part of how we look at professional development.
  • We believe in openness and diversity, which are crucial to OX’s success. Different opinions, ways of thinking, and cultures enrich us and help us to better understand the bigger picture.

 

Your team:

You'll be part of our Financial Compliance team. Together with your other team members you'll provide support for all upcoming tasks in financial accounting.

 

Your new job:

  • Be involved in all aspects of accounting, including preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
  • Take care of account reconciliations – including general ledger, intercompany, and bank accounts – and manage fixed assets.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing payments, process invoices and travel expenses, and ensure all transactions are booked correctly.
  • Set up payment runs and keep the day-to-day payment process running smoothly.
  • Take responsibility for VAT returns, summary reports, and contribute to regular financial reporting.
  • Act as the main point of contact for external accounting firms supporting our subsidiaries.
 

Your background:

  • You have completed an apprenticeship as a tax clerk or a similar commercial qualification.
  • You bring several years of experience in financial accounting and feel confident handling the tasks mentioned above.
  • You are comfortable using accounting software and MS Office in your daily work.
  • You are comfortable working in multicultural teams and collaborating across different time zones. 
  • You can effectively communicate in English and German verbally and in writing across all levels.
  • You are a team player and you love to share your knowledge and learn from others.
  • You would like to work in an environment without a formal hierarchy and are ready to take ownership for your work.
 

This is what you get at Open-Xchange:

  • The ability to work remote and in our office in Olpe according to your needs.
  • Flexible working hours that allow you to successfully combine your home and family responsibilities with work. 
  • Stay up to date with latest tech, by working on modern private cloud software in a dynamic, international team.
  • Sharing ideas and collaborating with each other to drive the company’s success is part of our DNA.
  • Getting together in-person for workshops and fun team events. 
  • Time off to volunteer – and mental health support when you need it.
  • We provide financial relief through corporate benefits and a subsidy for ergonomic chairs and desks.
  • We can discuss further location-related benefits together in an initial talk. 

 

Join the team:

Join us in our fight for an open internet and deliver added value! All you need to do is get in touch, so click the ‘apply now’ button, fill the form and be in contact. 

 

Your contact person:

Reach out to Justin (recruiting@open-xchange.com) from the People Team. He will be able to discuss current opportunities and tell you more about our exciting vision and mission @OX.