Senior Accountant Accounts Payable

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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