General Accountant - German speaker
Brevo
Accounting & Finance
Berlin, Germany
Posted on Aug 2, 2025
At Brevo, we’re not just building a CRM. With our technology, we’re helping millions of organizations build lasting relationships with their customers.
From emails and SMS to WhatsApp, Chat, and Marketing Automation, our tools are intuitive, powerful, and built to scale with every ambition. We give businesses a clear view of the customer journey, so they can focus on what matters: connection.
As a certified B Corp, we’re proud to grow with purpose, committed to high standards of social and environmental impact, not just performance.
Today, more than 500,000 businesses across 180 countries—from NGOs like Amnesty International to global brands like Carrefour, eBay, Louis Vuitton, and Michelin—trust Brevo to engage their audiences, cut through complexity, and deliver results. Our reliable technology and 75+ integrations help them create unparalleled customer experiences, without the usual tech headaches.
In 2024, we reached €179M ARR with nearly 1,000 team members worldwide. And we’re just getting started!
We’re looking for an experienced, German-speaking General Accountant to take ownership of the financial and administrative operations for our entities in the DACH region. In this role, you will report directly to our Head of Accounting & Tax, based in France.
Your Impact at Brevo:
- Be responsible for the Finance topics of 1 German entity & 2 Austrian entities: day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts reviews, expenses claims management
- Work on the tax compliance with local CPAs
- Work on payroll management with local GM and local CPAs
- Liaise with the AP team to review AP topics
- Work on Monthly Financial reporting
- Improve of the internal processes
- Coordinate with the debt collection partner
- Support to Sales Admin team on German customers topics
- Participate on Finance projects (local and global)
Who you are:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance
- At least 3+ years experience as an Accountant
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures (closing process) & taxes
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
- Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Netsuite
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Autonomy, Proactive, Ability to work in a scalable environment
- Excellent German proficiency (C1/C2), with good very good English proficiency (at least B2)
- French speaking skills are a plus
Why people love working at Brevo:
- A place to grow, together: Join an international team in a bright, collaborative office located in a vibrant neigbourhood; Free fruits & drinks & Snacks, Pizza Wednesdays, Monthly breakfasts & many other events and fun activities
- Practical perks for everyday balance: 125 Euro monthly budget to subsidize various expenses like Lunch, Internet and well-being activities; Fully paid Urban Sports Club M Membership; Subsidized BVG ticket for public transportation; Budget to support your workspace at home
- Learning, every step of the way: Language learning with Babbel app
- Flexible for life: 30 days of vacation, 2 days of remote work per week and Work from Abroad policy; Relocation package and visa sponsorship for international talents
- Wellbeing that works: Second parental leave: 1 month of fully paid leave
- A culture that cares: From inter-office trips to regular team events, there are plenty of ways to connect beyond your day-to-day. You’ll also find active social, green, and LGBTQIA+ committees
Our candidate journey:
- Video interview with Talent Acquisition & People Ops Specialist
- Technical Interview with our Head of Accounting & Tax
- On Site Interview with our CEO Germany
Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, if this role speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you.
