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Senior Accountant
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Description
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Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all business lines, and oversee all financial accounting.
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Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the MD; assess any changes necessary.
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Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the MD; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep MD abreast of the organization’s financial status.
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Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
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Lead junior team members in the department.
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Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
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Recommend updates to and implement all approved business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
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Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the MD.
Responsibilities
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Minimum of a BA, ideally with an MBA or related degree; CPA is a definite plus.
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Knowledge of UK GAAP or EU GAAP is mandatory; IFRS, US GAAP etc. could be a plus.
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At least 5-8 years of overall professional experience; ideally 3-plus years of broad financial and operations management experience
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Carry final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination
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Ability to explain financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with – all colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
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Technology savvy with ability to lead projects with latest project management tools like Asana, Trello, Wrike etc.
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Knowledge of accounting and reporting software
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A proven track record in setting priorities; demonstrate keen analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
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Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
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Excellent written communication skills in English, German or other European languages would be a plus.
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High comfort and tolerance to manage the varied demands of the role
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Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to provide leadership to a team and to work effectively within a team environment
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Has the requisite interpersonal qualities to generate enthusiasm, integrity and consensus via direct reports as well as with team members
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Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, confidentiality, and dedication to the mission of the Company
Hard Skills
- Billing, Invoicing, Collection
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Auditing
- Financial projections
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
- Deliverable management
- Ability to use project management software
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solver
- Decision maker
- Time management
- Organized
We offer
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Competitive compensation package with huge potentials of career development to the next level.
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As a company with a very international remote working team the work can be done from any suitable location with a stable internet connection, preferably a fixed home office or working out of the closest office of the organisation.
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The working hours are according to CET time office hours.
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This position may require occasional evening and weekend work.