Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting operations across all international entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial records
- Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes across jurisdictions
- Ensure alignment of accounting policies with IFRS and/or local GAAP, maintaining consistency where possible
- Accounting reconciliations by companies, monthly invoice reconciliation for Group of companies (matching invoices with bank statements)
- Coordinate with outsourcing accounting teams on closing-related activities and tax calculations
- Verify the accuracy of data in quarterly and annual financial statements in all companies of the Group
- Ensure full compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction
- Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting, working with local advisors
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks
- Align accounting practices and reporting standards across multiple legal entities
- Manage and oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and transfer pricing coordination
- Act as the central point of coordination between finance teams in different countries
- Provide services in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Provide insights into profitability, cash flow, and cost structures across international operations
- Identify financial risks and recommend data-driven actions to support business decisions
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function
- Drive standardization and automation of accounting processes across entities
- Improve reporting efficiency and data quality through system enhancements
- Ensure consistency in chart of accounts, reporting templates, and financial controls
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams across multiple locations
- Ensure consistent performance standards, training, and knowledge sharing
- Build a scalable finance function capable of supporting international growth
Requirements
- Fluency in English and Russian
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in accounting, specifically in a Chief Accountant / Head of Accounting role
- Proven experience managing accounting for international companies across multiple jurisdictions (at least 2–3), such as Europe (including Cyprus) and the United States
- Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Holded, Xero) and MS Excel, Google Sheets
- Strong hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting for multiple entities
- Experience managing an accounting team (currently 4 team members)
Nice to Have
- Experience with AMEX / VivaWallet / Checkout, QuickBooks (is preferred, not mandatory)
- Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is highly desired
Team
Team size: 4. Structure: Accounting team of 4 members
Additional Information
- Fluency in English and Russian is mandatory
- Candidate will manage accounting functions across minimum 10 jurisdictions
- Role involves coordination with outsourcing accounting teams
- Candidate must ensure compliance with IFRS and/or local GAAP
- Candidate must coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
