Senior IFRS Accountant (f/m/d)

At IDnow, we believe innovation is finding solutions to problems that don't yet exist but are sure to impact our future. Making the connected world a safer place is and has been our vision from the very beginning.

Our identity verification SaaS solutions enable businesses to make reliable, informed decisions in an instant. We offer robust, secure and seamless solutions to protect against player fraud, identity theft or forging signatures. It is not only mandatory and reduces business loss, but it also becomes a highly competitive advantage, as customer experience and retention rates improve substantially. We help our clients to increase security, improve customer conversion, and streamline their onboarding process.

We understand that regulation and our clients’ requirements are constantly evolving, so we evolve with them. Thanks to our close relationships with industry regulators, our solutions comply with multi-jurisdictional KYC ("Know Your Customer") regulations, allowing customers to process a wide variety of identity documents, and onboard and service consumers from all around the world in different markets and countries.

This position is located in Munich, Germany.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced IFRS Accountant to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), preparing accurate financial statements, and supporting the organization’s financial reporting process. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to interpret and implement complex accounting standards. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant IFRS standards, updates, and regulations. 
• Analyze and interpret new and existing IFRS requirements and provide guidance to the finance team. 
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and journal entries. 
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation and explanations related to IFRS. 
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures. 
• Conduct technical research on accounting issues as they arise and provide recommendations for resolution. 
• Train and support other finance staff on IFRS-related matters. 
• Liaise with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information. 
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as required by management. 

Preferred Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). 
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA) with a focus on IFRS. 
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an international environment. 
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with IFRS. 
• Experience with financial reporting, consolidations, and audit processes. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 
• Proficient in  accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar). 
• Experience in a multinational company or Big 4 audit firm. 
• Proven ability to manage audit processes independently, including coordination of audit deliverables, resolution of inquiries, and liaison with audit teams across multiple entities. 
• Familiarity with other accounting frameworks (e.g., US GAAP) is a plus. 

Fluency in English is a must, working proficiency in German is helpful. 

Perks & Benefits 

• Health & Wellbeing: Use your full access to nilo, including 1on1 sessions 
• We value personal and professional development: make full use of the training Platform Udemy!  
• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do 
• We make your remote work comfy: we provide support on equipment and offer flexible working hours; we help you collaborate and connect with your colleagues both locally and remotely 
• Paid special leave days 
• Workcation possibilities 
• Specific, locational benefits 

IDnow applies the principles of non-discrimination and equality: We strive to establish, maintain, and promote an open and inclusive recruitment process and working environment by respecting the principles of equal opportunities. Including but not limited to: sex, race or ethnic origin, religion or convictions, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.