mobile.de is Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace, with more than 1.6 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and e-bikes. Both private customers and registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from more than 120 million visits per month. As a “one-stop shop,” mobile.de’s offering includes not only buying and selling, but also financing and leasing solutions. Founded in 1996, the company is a subsidiary of Adevinta, a global leader in online classified portals.

Based in Berlin-Charlottenburg, we offer a dynamic environment where growth, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.If you are driven by an eagerness to disrupt, have a passion for collaboration, and are excited about shaping the future of mobility, we would love to hear from you.

mobile.de is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

What we offer

Meaningful Work: We are a diverse, international, highly skilled and passionate team committed to a world where people share more and waste less. Every day you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference for our users, customers as well as shape the future.

Embracing AI: We're at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into our operations. Being part of mobile.de you will work with and learn about AI tools, contributing to projects that leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive our mission forward. With an AI-first mindset, we foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation, empowering our team to explore and apply AI in meaningful ways for the company and themselves.

Growth and Development: We are a global organisation who truly believes in growing our people. To support this we offer lots of development and training opportunities and provide a budget for our team members.

Connection and Inclusion: Our culture is the glue that holds us together. We believe in making meaningful connections and creating an inclusive atmosphere with lots of opportunities to connect both in your day to day work and through social team activities (online and offline)

What you’ll do ​& Who you are

Join one of Germany's leading digital marketplaces! As an Accountant (d/f/m), you will be key in shaping Financial Excellence at mobile.de, balancing statutory German requirements with the agility of a global tech company.

You'll be at the heart of our dynamic Financial Accounting & Controlling team (13 people including this role) in Berlin-Charlottenburg and report to the local Head of Accounting/Controlling.

This is a hybrid role, our office is based in Berlin-Charlottenburg.

What You Will Do:

Your work will be central to our operational excellence and digital transformation:

• Preparation of month-, quarter- and year end closes in line with IFRS and local German GAAP requirements

• Preparation of financial statement according to local German GAAP (HGB)

• Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations

• Reconciliation of VAT return and supporting the preparation of Tax returns

• Support external financial and tax audits and communications with German authorities and auditors

• Act as a trusted finance expert and partner for our local mobile.de teams (Business, FP&A, Legal, HR) on accounting and billing matters, and collaborate closely with different central finance teams in Amsterdam/Barcelona.

• Drive the continuous improvement and digitalization of our local accounting processes, supporting the implementation of new systems and controls in a rapidly evolving tech environment.

What You Bring:

• You are the specialist: Expert knowledge of HGB / German GAAP is essential, complemented by strong IFRS knowledge

• You have minimum of 5+ years professional experience in roles with a strong focus on Accounting, ideally gained within a fast-paced, data-driven environment (e.g. e-commerce or digital tech, or top consulting firms), where you mastered the balance of agility and HGB compliance

• A college degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA) in Accounting and Controlling or a recognized advanced vocational qualification (e.g., Certified Accountant IHK), or a successfully completed relevant vocational training program (e.g., tax clerk, industrial clerk) combined with relevant professional experience

• Proven operational finance capability; strong close & compliance experience

• Ability to simplify and communicate complex problems in a clear concise way for the business

• You will need to collaborate and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization

• Excellent analytical skills

• Experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream, Navision) and finance tech stacks (e.g., Salesforce). Proven ability to quickly adapt to new software and tools is a plus.

• Business fluent in German (must-have), strong English skills in writing and speaking

Benefits

Working at mobile.de comes with its perks! Enjoy the following benefits (some of many):

• Rewards: competitive base salary and participation in the company’s incentive programs.

• Plan for the Future: On top of the statutory retirement insurance, we offer a competitive company pension scheme.

• Team-Building: Regular team and company events offer the opportunity to network and learn from each other.

• Learning & Development: Keep growing with access to coaching, learning platforms and resources.

• Mobility: Stay mobile with a monthly transportation allowance.

• Enjoy working: Our well‑equipped office supports focused work and teamwork - plus inviting social zones where colleagues can relax and connect

• Flexible working: a hybrid approach with the option to work abroad for a set number of days per year.

• Wellbeing: confidential employee assistance and support services available to employees and their immediate families.

• Family support: enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies to support all parents and careers.