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.
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and stock valuation, ensuring precise reconciliation with the general ledger
Prepare complex general ledger entries, including standard cost adjustments, slow-moving and obsolete inventory provisions (SLOB), and purchase price variance (PPV) analysis
Reconcile physical inventory, sub-ledgers, and warehouse management systems (WMS) to ERP financial modules, resolving discrepancies at source
Oversee and optimise cycle counting programmes and coordinate annual physical inventory counts with warehouse teams and external auditors
Manage the end-to-end costing process (standard, FIFO, or average cost), investigating cost variances and recommending adjustments to protect margins
Support month-end and year-end close processes, proactively identifying and resolving inventory cut-off issues ahead of reporting deadlines
Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors on all inventory and costing queries, preparing robust audit working papers with a high degree of rigour
Evaluate, design, and implement internal controls over inventory management on an ongoing basis, reducing risk and improving operational efficiency
Hold a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) and have applied it in manufacturing, retail, or distribution environments
Have built and maintained inventory accounting processes end-to-end, including SLOB provisioning, PPV analysis, standard cost adjustments, and multi-location reconciliations
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of IFRS and local GAAP as they apply to inventory valuation (IAS 2), and can apply this knowledge accurately in complex reporting environments
Navigate advanced ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) confidently and use Excel to manipulate and interrogate large data sets with precision
Communicate complex financial findings clearly and credibly to non-finance stakeholders across operations, logistics, and procurement
Manage competing priorities and time-sensitive close cycles, delivering accurate outputs consistently without compromising on rigour
Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.
Experience participating in ERP migrations, system upgrades, or the implementation of specialised modules (e.g., fixed asset, inventory tracking, or automated reconciliation tools)
Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools or basic scripting (like VBA or Python) to automate repetitive month-end tasks
Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment with exposure to foreign exchange (FX) accounting and intercompany transactions
A track record of identifying inefficiencies in financial workflows and successfully driving process-improvement initiatives (e.g., shortening the month-end close cycle)
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
Competitive salary and VSOP options
Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances
Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
These are the core benefits across all locations, there may be additional benefits in certain locations.
Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.
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The salary range for the Senior Inventory Accountant position at Helsing is EUR 3k+/mo.
The Senior Inventory Accountant position at Helsing is based in Munich; München, Germany. This is a remote position.
The Senior Inventory Accountant position at Helsing is a Contract role.
Key skills for the Senior Inventory Accountant position at Helsing include: python.
