Accountant

Job description

About Us Hawk is the leading provider of AI-supported anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology. Banks and payment providers globally are using Hawk’s powerful combination of traditional rules and explainable AI to improve the effectiveness of their AML compliance and fraud prevention by identifying more crime while maximizing efficiency by reducing false positives. With our solution, we are playing a vital role in the global fight against Money Laundering, Fraud, or the financing of terrorism. We offer a culture of mutual trust, support and passion – while providing individuals with opportunities to grow professionally and make a difference in the world. Your Mission Your mission is to ensure accurate and timely reporting for the Hawk Group. This will enable the Hawk leadership team to make well informed decisions and ensure Hawk's sustainable growth and success. You will play a crucial role in building a world-class Finance function, empowering our organization to scale rapidly. Collaborating with our incredibly talented and diverse team, representing 26+ nationalities across Europe, the USA, and beyond, in our united effort to combat financial crime on a global scale. Together, we will ensure Hawk's financial strength and operational excellence, contributing to a safer world. Your Responsibilities - Bookkeeping for the Hawk Group: The parent entity, Hawk GmbH and its various subsidiaries - Accounts receivable: Posting invoices to the ERP, reconciling to the invoicing system, monitoring open items and allocating cash receipts - Accounts payable: Processing and reviewing incoming supplier invoices, ensuring applicable approval flows are adhered to - Bank & payments: Posting transactions from various bank account into the ERP and reconciling between them. Executing payment transactions - Expense Reports/Reimbursements: Reviewing and processing employee travel and business expenses across the organization - GL reconciliations: Posting of transactions and maintaining a reconciliation status for all balance sheet items, including; fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue, accrued revenue etc. - Financial Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly management reports - Ad-Hoc Reports and Projects: Generating reports and participating in various projects as needed - Statutory compliance: assist in the filing of various corporate tax/VAT submissions including local statutory filings, with the help of specialist tax advisors Your Profile - 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping / accounting, ideally in a fast-paced company - Well organised and a structured thinker, reliable and motivated - Responsible, flexible, and goal-oriented - Detailed knowledge of finance accounting systems / ERPs - Very good MS Excel skills - Exposure to process automation - Excellent English language skills & comfortable working in an international environment (German not required, but would be a plus