Who we are

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards. 

As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously. 

We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications. 

The role

As a Group Financial Accountant, you will manage financial accounting and reporting processes for both group and statutory entities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. You will drive operational efficiency by implementing best accounting practices, directly supporting the company’s strategic growth. Reporting to the Head of Group Accounting, you will provide financial insights and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data to inform key decisions across the organisation.

The day-to-day

• Prepare and maintain the Group Accounting Manual, and manage financial systems

• Lead general accounting functions, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, fixed asset accounting, and reconciliations

• Coordinate group consolidation processes and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements

• Manage a team of accountants, providing guidance and support as required

• Lead technical accounting discussions and projects

• Coordinate external audits (group and statutory), ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements

• Manage outsourced payroll providers and liaise with tax advisors

• Lead ad-hoc projects and process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis

You should apply if you

• Are a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with at least 3-5 years post-qualification experience working in large complex group structures

• Have an excellent knowledge and application of IFRS

• Understand US GAAP and PCAOB requirements (advantageous)

• Possess excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders

• Have experience managing complex accounting issues with senior stakeholders

• Are proficient detail-oriented, and highly motivated to drive process improvements

• Have excellent organisational and time-management skills 

• Can work independently and as part of a team 

• High level of integrity and confidentiality 

• You are collaborative, humble and a problem-solver 

• Are business fluent in English (fluency in Germany is required if you are based in Berlin)

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields 

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns. 

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world. 

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward. 

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts.  

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about. 

What we offer

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

• Competitive compensation and stock options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe