Financial Controller & Regulatory Reporting Officer
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Financial Controller & Regulatory Reporting Officer – Gibraltar”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsACA, ACCA, CIMA
About ARQ
ARQ is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. Our mission is to redefine how people interact with money across borders, building the infrastructure to move value seamlessly. We’re still early in our journey, which means every person who joins shapes the future of our product, culture, and growth. If you’re excited by big challenges, global impact, and the chance to grow fast with a world-class team, ARQ is the place to do it.
About the Role
We are looking for a Financial Controller & Regulatory Reporting Officer to join our Gibraltar office. This is a hands-on role with broad ownership: you will be the primary finance lead for GIB's P&L, balance sheet and regulatory reporting under DLT license to the FSC, and will additionally oversee the financial operations of ARQ UK, a cost centre within the group together with ownership of the reconciliation process of ARQ Globals financial and ledger accounts.
Reporting directly to the Group Controller, you will act as the financial backbone of two entities, ensuring integrity in reporting, compliance with local requirements, and tight control over costs. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a lean, high-ownership environment and is comfortable working across jurisdictions.
What You'll be doing
Financial Control & Reporting:
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Own the month-end close process for GIB, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS).
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Review and maintain the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements on a monthly basis.
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Maintain a robust chart of accounts and ensure proper classification of all transactions.
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Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations between GIB and other group entities in line with our Transfer Pricing Policy.
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Support the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
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Ensure compliance with local regulatory reporting requirements for the Gibraltar Company.
Cost Centre Oversight:
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Oversee the financial operations of ARQ UK as a cost centre, including monthly cost review and variance analysis.
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Ensure all ARQ UK costs are correctly allocated, accrued, and reported in line with group policies.
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Monitor budgets versus actuals for ARQ UK and escalate material variances to the Group Financial Controller.
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Coordinate with local stakeholders in the UK to gather financial data and validate reporting accuracy.