Manager Assurance

We contribute to education, culture and environmental protection

The Hasso Plattner Foundation aims to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty through science and education, improve access to art and culture, and support environmental conservation. Hasso Plattner is one of the founders of SAP, an enterprise software company, and has been Chairman of its Supervisory Board until 2024.

In 1998, Hasso Plattner founded the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering (HPI), marking his first significant philanthropic contribution. After signing the Giving Pledge (initiated by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet), he established the foundation in 2015.

The Hasso Plattner Foundation’s main office is in Potsdam, Germany.

A career at the Hasso Plattner Foundation can offer you

• Purpose – You will be working for one of the worlds largest foundations (by endowment) and will have the opportunity to actively shape our philanthropic activities and operations
• Personal growth – We are a fast growing organization looking for excellent talent. You will be working directly with high level executives and senior stakeholders at our projects and the Foundation’s organs and you will have plenty of opportunities to grow into more senior roles
• Agility – Our organization is characterized by flat hierarchies, motivated and driven teams and a non-bureaucratic environment

Key Responsibilities

• Own the expert function “Accounting Principles and Guidelines” with respect to accounting policies and practices according to German GAAP ideally also US GAAP, IFRS
• Coordinate and review of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements together with external service providers
• Oversee external accounting service providers and ensure quality, timeliness and compliance with internal policies
• Support and ensure consistency in legal entity management and regulatory reporting
• Coordinate and oversee all phases of external audits, including stakeholder communication, timelines and documentation
• Ensure the completeness, quality and accuracy of audit-relevant documentation, including financial statements, contracts, and SAP records
• Review and validate audit reports and ensure alignment with internal policies
• Develop and maintain internal accounting policies and audit guidelines, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements und company standards
• Support the development and improvement of internal control systems and governance frameworks

What We are Looking for

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field
• Very good understanding of German GAAP (ideally also US GAAP and IFRS) and audit processes
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in audit, audit coordination or financial compliance ideally within a Big4 or similar environment
• Familiarity with SAP systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to interact independently and confidently with external and internal stakeholders
• Ability and motivation to further develop practical accounting and audit guidelines and improve existing processes
• Fluency in German and English
• Hands‑on mentality combined with a structured, detail‑oriented and proactive working style

What else do we offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional training and AI upskilling
• Multi‑day team events
• Public transport ticket
• State‑of‑the‑art IT equipment
• Working in a beautiful office in Potsdam with a lake view
• Free lunch, fruits, drinks, excellent coffee, and opportunities for outdoor sports activities

To Apply

We look forward to receiving your application (CV, diplomas, references) compiled as one PDF document with your salary expectations and earliest entry date.