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Accountant

Req ID:  56590
Location: 

Hamburg , DE

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our finance team in Hamburg. 
In this role, you will support the day-to-day accounting operations, monthly closing routines, and tax compliance processes under both German GAAP (HGB) and US GAAP frameworks.

 

Location: Hamburg, Germany 

 

What you’ll do

General Ledger & Operational Accounting

  • Manage daily cash and banking activities.
  • Execute monthly and quarterly closing tasks according to German GAAP and US GAAP standards.
  • Review standard journal entries.
  • Handle operational intercompany transactions, including intercompany billing and cost allocation.
  • Manage exchange rate conversion routines.

 

Revenue Recognition & Accounts Receivable

  • Support monthly and quarterly revenue recognition procedures under German GAAP and US GAAP.
  • Maintain Percentage of Completion (POC) documentation, deferred revenue and unbilled files.
  • Assist with Year-End Accounts Receivable (AR) valuation adjustments and ongoing contract management with respect to AR.

 

Tax Compliance & Reporting

  • Prepare and submit monthly local compliance filings, including VAT (Umsatzsteuer), Wage Tax
    (Lohnsteuer), and Social Security declarations.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual Corporate Income Tax (Körperschaftsteuer) and Trade Tax
    (Gewerbesteuer) submissions.
  • Provide support during tax audits and statutory audits for German financial Statements.
  • Maintain and prepare the monthly local closing checklist to ensure a proper month-close.

 

What to Have for this position

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration.
  • 1–3 years of professional experience in accounting or audit.
  • Experience with localized German tax routines (VAT, Wage Tax) is highly valued.
  • Solid foundational understanding of German GAAP (HGB); familiarity or exposure to US GAAP is a strong plus.
  • Professional proficiency in both German and English is mandatory.
  • Strong Excel skills; prior experience using enterprise ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) is an asset.
  • Proven track record working for a Born in the Cloud or Cloud‑Native technology company - Must have

 


Sapiens is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds. Please send your resume in English. 

We Are

Sapiens International Corporation N.V. is a global leader of AI-centric, SaaS-based insurance software, delivering hyper-relevant experiences that are efficient, compliant, and innovative. With agile intelligence, Sapiens' solutions turn real-time data and human insight into precise action at every moment, across every risk.

The Sapiens platform includes agentic workflows accelerating every capability across policy, underwriting, claims, reinsurance, decisioning, and finance and compliance.

With more than 600 insurers in over 30 countries running on Sapiens, our deep industry expertise is the foundation of our long-term relationships, from initial implementation through to modernization and market transformation.

Sapiens is headquartered in London, serving customers in property and casualty, life, reinsurance, specialty, and workers’ compensation from offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

Your Recruitment Journey

We will keep you in the loop, as we focus on providing an inclusive screening and interview process. Each country has a local flavor, but here's what you can expect during our recruitment process:

Disclaimer

Sapiens India does not authorize any third parties to release employment offers or conduct recruitment drives via a third party. Hence, beware of inauthentic and fraudulent job offers or recruitment drives from any individuals or websites purporting to represent Sapiens. Further, Sapiens does not charge any fee or other emoluments for any reason (including without limitation, visa fees) or seek compensation from educational institutions to participate in recruitment events. 
Accordingly, please check the authenticity of any such offers before acting on them and were acted upon, you do so at your own risk. Sapiens shall neither be responsible for honoring or making good the promises made by fraudulent third parties, nor for any monetary or any other loss incurred by the aggrieved individual or educational institution. 
In the event that you come across any fraudulent activities in the name of Sapiens, please feel free report the incident at sapiens to sharedservices@sapiens.com.

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