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About the Role

You will be responsible for the operational finance function from A to Z, including accounting, grant documentation, invoice management, and month-end closing. You will work directly with our Fractional CFO and report to the COO. This is a hands-on role where you will be the go-to person for all financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Financial accounting in DATEV, including booking or overseeing automated bookings.
• Manage the entire invoice and payment process: recording, categorizing, approving, and initiating payments.
• Financial documentation and reporting for public funding programs (e.g., IBB, PTJ, EU), including cost allocation, fund requests, and budget variance reports.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation planning in a CAPEX-intensive environment.
• Month-end closing activities: reconciliations, expense categorization, and cash flow input.
• Potentially manage payroll accounting.
• Develop and partially automate finance processes.

Requirements

• Completed training as a certified accountant (IHK) or equivalent qualification; alternatively, a business degree with at least 4 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in DATEV for independent bookkeeping.
• Solid knowledge of German Commercial Code (HGB); experience with annual financial statements is a plus.
• Experience with the financial processing of public funding programs (IBB, PTJ, EU) is a significant plus, but not mandatory.
• Very good German language skills (C2) and good English skills for internal communication.
• Startup mentality: adaptable and solution-oriented in a changing environment.
• Experience in payroll accounting is a plus.

Skills

• DATEV
• HGB
• Financial Accounting
• Invoice Management
• Payment Processing
• Public Funding Programs
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Month-End Closing
• Payroll Accounting
• Process Automation

Location

• Germany

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience

Education Level

• Certified Accountant (IHK)
• Business Degree

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Full responsibility for the finance function
• Small, international team
• Opportunity to grow with the company
• Hybrid work model (on-site presence every ~2 months desirable)
• Deutschlandticket or Urban Sports membership

About the Company

• Dunia means 'world' in over 20 languages, reflecting our mission to develop technologies that create global prosperity.
• We combine physics, AI, and automation to accelerate material discovery for next-generation energy systems and industrial applications.
• Our work makes energy more accessible and materials more affordable and resilient, transforming how science moves from idea to impact.
• Join us to work on problems where progress truly pays off.

Equal Opportunity

• We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome and safe to be themselves.
• Unconventional career paths are explicitly welcome.
• We want you to succeed and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement.
• We are committed to your success.