Overview
In this role you will lead Helsing’s procure-to-pay and expense management activities across multiple locations, ensuring timely, compliant invoicing and payments. You will drive digitization and automation of AP processes and help build a scalable, location-independent service model. You’ll oversee supplier relations, internal controls, and end-of-month/year-end closings, shaping how the AP function operates for years to come. This position offers impact in a mission-driven, technically advanced environment where ethical considerations and robust finance operations are essential.
Leistungen / Benefits
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support
- Learning allowance
- Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support
- Regular company events and social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave and family emergency leave
Verantwortungsbereiche
- Lead and develop the multi-location AP team to enable high performance
- Own end-to-end incoming invoice workflow from data entry to payment with compliance and accuracy
- Shape and implement Helsing's AP Workflow Management System for long-term operation
- Plan and execute regular international payment runs aligned with cash discounts and treasury needs
- Maintain vendor master data quality and act as escalation point for supplier/internal queries
- Deliver month-end and year-end closing activities including reconciliations, provisions, and accruals
- Identify and implement process improvements with emphasis on automation (OCR) and reducing paper
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and VAT regulations across AP activities
- Support the design of scalable shared service and location-independent services
Zentrale Anforderungen
- Substantive experience in an Accounts Payable function with leadership responsibility
- Deep knowledge of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay including expense management in complex/multi-entity environments
- Proficiency in leading ERP systems (e.g. SAP, DATEV, MS Dynamics) and modern invoice/workflow tools
- Experience with finance systems implementation or process automation projects
- Structured, precise approach to financial operations with pragmatic judgment for complex situations
- Fluent in German and English for cross-border communication
- Structured and precise mindset
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Proactive problem solving and initiative-taking
- SAP, DATEV, MS Dynamics
- AP workflow tools and automation experience
- OCR recognition and other automation technologies
Senior Accountant Accounts Payable in Leipzig Arbeitgeber: Helsing
Helsing ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine offene und transparente Unternehmenskultur fördert, in der gesunde Debatten über den Einsatz von Technologie im Verteidigungsbereich willkommen sind. Mit einem starken Fokus auf ethische Standards und die Entwicklung innovativer Lösungen bietet das Unternehmen nicht nur wettbewerbsfähige Gehälter und umfassende Sozialleistungen, sondern auch zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung in einem dynamischen und bedeutungsvollen Arbeitsumfeld. Die Unterstützung für Umzüge und die Förderung von Vielfalt und Inklusion machen Helsing zu einem attraktiven Arbeitsplatz für talentierte Fachkräfte, die einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gesellschaft ausüben möchten.
