Accountant

Reporting Line

CEO

Roles & Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements, including cash flow statements and budget performance 
• Ensuring compliance with applicable standards (i.e. IFRS, GAAP, FASB), SEC rules, Cooperative statutes and normal systems of internal control 
• Implementing daily accounting policies, standards, and guidelines 
• Providing accurate, timely, and relevant financial information to management 
• Initiating payments on bank platforms 
• Leading currency sourcing/swap activities 
• Providing monthly and annual bank reconciliations and invoice documentation 
• Producing accurate monthly management accounts 
• Serving as the primary point of contact for auditor requests 
• Ensuring timely state and federal tax remittances and filings

Qualifications, Skill Sets, and Values

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 
• Must be a Chartered Accountant or close to qualification 
• Demonstrable understanding of IFRS; DipIFRS is a strong advantage 
• Must have 5 years of accounting/finance experience 
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications 
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, journal adjustments, preparation of all financial statements and financial reporting 
• Knowledge of risk management and process control frameworks is a strong advantage 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Must be able to think critically and work independently 
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization and with counterparties 
• Highly detail-oriented with strong numeracy skills 
• Experience working with accounting software – Quickbooks 
• Working knowledge of tax filings and compliance 
• Capacity to be candid with management and assertive when dealing with banks & other counterparties

Remuneration and Perks

• Competitive salary in line with industry benchmarks 
• Laptop and relevant financial software 
• Health insurance 
• Work from home on some days of the week 
• Full pay during leave period 
• Staff-only investment opportunities 
• A high degree of autonomy and flexibility 
• Global growth opportunities