Senior Accountant
Delivery Hero · Zagreb, Croatia · 3mo ago
Company Description
Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
Job Description
We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accounting & Reporting Specialist to join our Finance team.
This role acts as the trusted partner and right hand of the Finance Manager, owning the accounting and reporting agenda for the local entity and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with a proactive, business-oriented mindset. They will oversee month-end and year-end close activities, perform critical reviews of financial data, support audits, drive process improvements, and serve as a key point of contact between local and global stakeholders. This is a high-impact role offering broad exposure across the business and full visibility of the P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow, and key financial processes.
Accounting & Closing
Own and coordinate month-end and year-end close activities.
Review reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and supporting documentation.
Ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance of accounting records under IFRS and local GAAP.
Perform detailed Balance Sheet reviews and identify accounting risks.
Prepare and review complex accounting entries.
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages.
Analyze financial performance and explain key variances.
Support cash flow forecasting and monitor forecast accuracy.
Act as the main owner of accounting and reporting-related HQ requests.
Audit, Controls & Compliance
Lead the annual external audit process.
Ensure audit readiness throughout the year.
Support statutory reporting and tax compliance.
Strengthen accounting controls and identify process improvements.
Process Improvement
Drive automation, standardization, and efficiency initiatives.
Improve visibility and transparency of accounting topics across the organization.
Support ERP improvements and future finance transformation projects.
Stakeholder Management
Partner with local Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams.
Collaborate closely with HQ and Regional Finance stakeholders.
Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and external advisors.
Guide and review the work of junior team members to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
3+ years of accounting experience in a multinational environment.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.
Experience with month-end and year-end closing.
Experience supporting or leading external audits.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset.
Nice to Have
Forecasting and management reporting experience.
SAP or Wand ERP experience.
Experience in high-volume transaction environments.
Process improvement or finance transformation exposure.
What Success Looks Like
Timely and accurate month-end and year-end close.
High-quality reporting with minimal corrections and HQ follow-ups.
Strong ownership of accounting results and variance explanations.
Successful management of audits and compliance activities.
Improved accounting controls and process efficiency.
Accurate cash flow forecasting.
Strong collaboration across departments.
Finance recognized as a reliable and trusted business partner.
Why Join This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to become the trusted partner and right hand of the Finance Manager, with end-to-end exposure to the business and full visibility across the P&L.
Over the next 12–18 months, you will play a key role in strengthening accounting controls, improving reporting quality, driving process optimization initiatives, leading audit activities, and supporting future finance transformation projects.
The role combines hands-on accounting ownership with strategic exposure, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their scope, influence decision-making, and accelerate their career within a fast-paced international environment.
Additional Information
At Glovo, your success is defined by both results and behaviors. We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think, decide, and collaborate. What you achieve matters and how you achieve it defines us. Together, they move the business forward and deliver great experiences. Learn more about our Leadership Principles here.
Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.
Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
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