Senior Accounting Analyst (all genders)

Distribusion is the leading provider of technology solutions in ground transportation. Distribusion connects thousands of bus, rail, ferry and public transport providers worldwide to a global network of travel retailers including Google, Booking.com, Alipay, Trainline and Amadeus. The largest ground transportation carriers from Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, National Express, Comporte to Vietnam Railways already rely on Distribusion’s technology. Distribusion’s standardisation layer enables online retailers to sell tickets for any carrier through a single API, eliminating the need for individual contracts or technical efforts. Distribusion provides carriers with advanced retailing technology to increase sales and margin.
Distribusion is backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum and Northzone, and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Accounting analyst to join our team. The Finance team offers a unique opportunity as you spend time in diverse markets like Asia, Europe, and LATAM. As we are still relatively early on our journey, you can really shape the future of Distribusion with us.

What you will do:

• Running our financial accounting and all related tasks such as billing and payment.

• Review and enhance the automation of our current invoicing and payment procedures, streamlining processes and implementing efficient systems.

• Ensure seamless stakeholder management with our external accounting partners, especially in Brazil, Mexico and future locations, in order to receive all relevant information for the monthly closing on time.

• Support the development of activities and strategies to ensure deal and audit readiness, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, implementing robust controls, and improving financial reporting processes.

• Be the first point of contact for accounting and taxation topics to our internal stakeholders.

• Take care of the Brazilian payroll and onboarding process together with outsourced provider

Who you are:

• You hold a top university degree in business administration with a focus on finance/controlling/accounting

• You have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in financial accounting and controlling, preferably with prior experience in auditing at a top accounting firm.

• You possess a strong knowledge of IFRS and Brazilian GAAP

• You are proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel. Knowledge of ERP systems implementation (e.g. Netsuite, Xero, etc) is a plus.

• You are fluent in English and native in Brazilian Portuguese. Spanish is a big plus as we support other LATAM markets.

• You are detail oriented, independent and have structured way of working, are extremely reliable, have very good communication skills and the ability to work in a team

• You are driven, ambitious, and willing to get hands-on

• You show ownership and responsibility of your problem space