At Rocket, we believe that a single, well-executed idea can change the world. That’s why we build great companies and invest in promising startups. We then use our expertise to provide an unfair advantage and help scale these businesses into leading positions. Our network of companies is active around the globe with more than 28,000 people - and all these activities offer unique opportunities for you. 

For further information please visit http://www.rocket-internet.com.

As a VC Controller (m/f/d) you will be part of the team that supports the Global Founders Capital (GFC) in Berlin. 

With a permanent capital of 3b+ USD of net cash at our GP and two 1b USD funds, we have a large and unique long-term and flexible capital base.

GFC invests on a global basis over the portfolio companies’ lifecycle. Our international team offers great development opportunities at GFC / Rocket Internet as well as within our network of companies. You will work interdisciplinary with colleagues from the internal investment and finance teams and with external service providers such as the fund’s administrator, AIFM, tax accountants, lawyers, and auditors.

The following tasks will be part of your new role

• Preparation of the quarterly reporting package for investors (in English)
• Maintaining key portfolio data and legal library on all fund investments
• 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
• Preparing information of capital calls

• You gained working experience in finance/accounting/controlling/treasury or at an accountancy/audit firm, ideally in one of the big four
• You earned a degree in business administration or a related field with a focus on finance/ accounting/ controlling
• You are highly detail-oriented and strive to ensure the highest level of data quality
• You communicate well with internal stakeholders and external service providers
• You possess solid Excel skills to perform data analysis
• You are fluent in English

Working at Rocket means taking ownership from day one and giving everything for our projects to make a meaningful and sustainable impact. For our businesses to go from zero to launch, we remain focused while being confident. Our colleagues from more than 70 nationalities act as an interconnected team that exchanges across country borders to ensure maximum efficiency. We expect to win with every company we build and every action we take.