Deputy Team Lead Accounts Payable (all genders)

About Us

For over 25 years, Native Instruments has been at the forefront of sonic innovation. Guided by our mission to inspire and enable creators to express themselves, we develop integrated audio hardware and software solutions for musicians, producers, engineers, and DJs of all genres and levels of experience.

Native Instruments embraces diversity and a respect for all people.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we believe the foundation of our dynamic and pioneering spirit starts with a fair and inclusive culture. At Native Instruments we value teamwork and passion, deliver inspiring experiences, continuously innovate and empower our communities, while also serving our planet.

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment at Native Instruments and we encourage everyone to apply – regardless of gender identity, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Help us reach our goal in making the future of music diverse, inclusive and exciting! We encourage you to submit your application without the requirement for a photograph, identifying factors or personal status information.

About The Team

Our Accounts Payable Team is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, company credit card statements and travel expenses. We are advocates for compliance and support Native Instruments by ensuring our suppliers are paid in a timely manner.

Your Contribution

• Support the Global Team Lead AP with functional and organizational decisions and questions as well as process improvements and act as substitute team leader in her absence
• Be relied upon as main point of contact for resolving complex AP related issues, ensuring compliance with vendor-payment terms
• Reconcile AP subledger accounts and follow-up on any variances as well as close monitoring of AP Aging
• Preparation of supplier payments and travel expense reimbursements
• Timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, including verifying, booking, processing and reconciling incoming invoices
• Reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Process, book and reconcile travel expenses, reimbursements and credit card statements
• Preparing and processing electronic payments
• Communication with suppliers and other internal departments via our Accounts Payable mailbox
• Ensure that Vendor Master Data are maintained and up to date
• Allocate expenses to the appropriate accounting period by reconciling accruals and prepayments
• Coordination with other departments (e.g. Purchasing, Controlling)
• Support with monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including reconciliations and accruals
• Continue to build your skills and experience within the business, promoting an environment of operational excellence and a go-to person for your stakeholder groups

Our Ideal Candidate

• You have a vocational training or University Degree with a focus on Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline and experience in Accounts Payable
• You have knowledge of European VAT and sales tax regulations
• You bring strong communication skills with German and English fluency
• You are detail-oriented and offer demonstrated experience working with high volumes of data and a focus on accuracy
• You have a highly organised yet flexible approach and work well under time pressure when needed
• You are solution oriented and can demonstrate the ability to take a proactive approach to solving issues and problem resolution
• You bring an ability to work independently but also collaboratively within a team environment
• You are able to prioritize and organize yourself and the team
• You have experience in working with major ERP systems, preferably EBS Oracle

Our Benefits

• Remote First: We offer a range of options that allow you to work in a way that suits your lifestyle, either at one of our workspaces, a hybrid arrangement, or fully remote.
• We have two amazing, dog-friendly offices in Berlin and Langenfeld
• Workation: Work remotely anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year
• Flexible work model from one of our entity locations
• Trust-based working hours
• Holidays: 30 days (increases with tenure)
• Private pension plan
• Free software downloads and reduced prices on hardware
• Discounted bikes via JobRad, and car sharing with Share Now.
• Discounted Gym membership