Gl Accountant

We are looking for a GL Accountant Lead to ensure high-quality accounting processes across global operations, drive timely and accurate period close, and ensure compliance with IFRS and local accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements. The role will also contribute to strengthening the company’s financial stability, supporting expansion into new GEOs, and developing existing financial structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Month-End Close for all assigned entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Review and validate Trial Balances, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation, revaluations, intercompany transactions, and manual JEs
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with IFRS and local accounting and tax requirements
• Review and approve key accounting entries and adjustments within the delegated authority
• Monitor and validate tax, statutory, regulatory, and statistical reporting prepared by the team or external providers
• Manage and develop GL and Fixed Assets Accountants, including workload allocation, performance management, coaching, and KPI tracking
• Coordinate statutory audits for assigned entities, including PBC management and communication with external auditors
• Monitor accounting risks, identify discrepancies and control gaps, and ensure timely resolution or escalation
• Coordinate the work of external accounting and tax providers and monitor compliance with agreed SLAs
• Identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and improve accounting processes across the region
• Prepare and provide regional close status, accounting issues, and risk updates to Global Accounting Management

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with relevant experience as a Senior GL Accountant, GL Lead, or Accounting Manager
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and practical experience applying it to day-to-day accounting
• Strong experience with General Ledger Accounting and Month-End Close processes
• Hands-on experience with accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation, revaluations, intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and manual JEs
• Experience with statutory, tax, and regulatory reporting, including coordination of statutory audits and communication with external auditors
• Experience managing or coordinating a GL / Accounting team, including workload allocation, quality control, and team development
• Strong knowledge of accounting controls and financial data validation
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems
• English - B2+ or higher
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external providers
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify risks, prioritize tasks, make decisions, and improve accounting processes

Nice to Have

• Experience working in an international group with multiple legal entities and jurisdictions
• Experience in financial services, fintech, trading, or regulated industries
• Experience with ERP implementation, accounting process automation, or process transformation
• Experience working with shared service centers or centralized accounting functions
• Experience with multi-currency accounting and complex intercompany structures
• ACCA, DipIFR, CIMA, or other relevant professional accounting qualification
• Experience working with external accounting and tax providers across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills

We Offer

• 20 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• Public holidays according to company policy
• Medical insurance
• Remote work opportunity
• Professional education budget
• Language learning budget
• Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear, etc.)