(Junior) Fund Controller (m/f)

Rocket Internet

Finance | Berlin, Germany

Company Description

Rocket Internet incubates and invests in internet and technology companies globally. It provides operational support to its companies and helps them scale internationally. Rocket Internet focuses predominantly on four industry sectors of online and mobile retail and services that make up a significant share of consumer spending: Food & Groceries, Fashion, General Merchandise and Home & Living. Rocket Internet’s selected companies are active in a large number of countries around the world with more than 33,000 employees. Rocket Internet holds stakes in four significant publicly listed companies, Delivery Hero, HelloFresh, home24 and Westwing. Rocket Internet SE is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is included in the MDAX index. For further information please visit www.rocket-internet.com.

Job Description

As a (Junior) Fund Controller (m/f) – you will be part of the investment controlling team at our headquarter in Berlin. The position offers great insights into our portfolio of companies worldwide. You will be part of a very dynamic team and will work interdisciplinary with colleagues from other departments within Rocket Internet as well as with external service providers.

The following tasks will be part of your new role:

  • Supporting the preparation of the quarterly reporting package for investors (in English language)
  • Maintaining key portfolio data and legal library on all fund investments
  • Supporting the investment approval process
  • Reviewing in depth the work performed by the fund’s administrator/accountant
  • Monitoring and reconciliation of cash flows, liaising with the administrator on payments
  • Supporting the annual audit and tax preparation
  • Supporting the preparing information of capital calls

Qualifications

  • You gained some initial work experience through internships in finance, accounting, controlling or at an audit company
  • You earned a degree in business administration or a related field with a focus on finance, accounting or controlling
  • You work highly detail oriented and strive to ensure the highest level of data quality
  • You communicate well with stakeholders internally and external service providers
  • You possess solid Excel skills to perform data analysis
  • You are a native German speaker (or can communicate verbally and in writing like one) and have excellent English skills, our working language

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER

Rocket powers a global network of companies with unique reach, extensive resources and exceptional people. You’ll be based in Berlin, one of the world’s most exciting and dynamic cities. Rocket offers you high-end offices, a roof terrace, a free gym as well as free fruits and drinks. You’ll get access to our exclusive events (Rocket University, Hackathons, Parties...) and unique career opportunities across our network.

Interested?

We at Rocket’s Recruitment Team would be happy to receive your application.