Head of Group Accounting and Reporting

Omio’s vision is to enable people to travel seamlessly anywhere, anyway. We are bringing all global transport into a single distribution system and creating end-to-end magical consumer journeys.
With Omio you can compare and book trains, buses, ferries and flights anywhere in Europe, the US, and Canada with one simple search, on mobile, app or desktop. By offering transparent pricing and easy booking, Omio makes travel planning simple, flexible and personal.
Omio is the largest source of inventory, with 1000+ suppliers operating in 46 countries. Our brands also include Rome2Rio for global discovery, while Omio powers ticketing and journeys, which attract 900m+ users every year. Our offices are based in Berlin, Prague, Melbourne, Brazil, Bangalore, and London.
We are a growing team of more than 400 passionate employees from more than 50 countries who share the same vision: to create a single tool to help send travellers almost anywhere in the world.

Responsibilities

About the Role; As our business continues to expand internationally and evolve in sophistication—across areas such as advertising, business travel, and AI-driven products—the complexity of our financial reporting environment is increasing significantly.; Working closely with the VP Finance and senior stakeholders, you will help shape a robust and future-proof reporting framework that supports strategic decision-making, new business models, and continued international growth.; What You’ll Do; Prepare monthly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS; Lead the preparation and delivery of annual external reporting, including footnotes and checklists under IFRS, UK GAAP, and German GAAP; Own relationships with internal and external auditors for group reporting and consolidation topics; Research and implement new accounting standards and assess their impact on the business; Advise senior management on the interpretation and application of IFRS standards; Develop and maintain accounting policies, manuals, and position papers; Manage external accounting providers and ensure timely and accurate reporting across entities; Provide technical accounting support on complex topics (e.g. revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, capitalisation); Support strategic initiatives such as acquisitions or new business models from a group reporting perspective; Strengthen and document controls across financial reporting and group accounting; Drive improvements and scalability in reporting processes, systems, and tools Why This Role; You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in ensuring the financial foundations of the business are robust, scalable, and ready for the next phase of growth.

Requirements

What You Bring; 8+ years of relevant experience in group reporting, consolidation, or technical accounting; Background in a Big 4 firm is strongly preferred; Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience with external reporting; Experience working in international, multi-entity environments; Familiarity with consolidation tools and ERP systems (Workday experience is a plus); Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally; A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a focus on improving processes and scaling systems; Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; ACA or equivalent qualification preferred; Fluent in English (German is a plus)