Senior Buchhalter/Senior Accountant (All genders)

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners &nbsp;with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">WHY JOIN US</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&amp;D backing.</span></li> </ul></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>ABOUT THE TEAM</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You will join our Finance &amp; Accounting team based in Berlin, playing a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and strategic financial operations. Working closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership, you will contribute directly to supporting Stark's hyper-growth and mission-critical defense technology initiatives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>YOUR MISSION</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">As a Senior Accountant, you will oversee end-to-end accounting operations, statutory reporting, and financial compliance across our operations. You will drive process improvements, maintain precise financial records, and provide key financial insights to empower data-driven strategic decisions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO AT STARK</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Manage and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with HGB and IFRS standards.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Prepare financial statements, tax filings, and regulatory compliance reports accurately and on schedule.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead internal and external audit coordination, acti

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