Senior Accountant (Group Reporting) (m/f/d)

Overview

The organization is scaling an international, cloud-based marketplace that brings independent business owners together with customers. As the finance team undergoes transformation—implementing modern consolidation platforms, transitioning the group reporting framework to US GAAP, and strengthening internal control architecture—this role will drive group reporting operations end to end.

This is a dynamic “build” role for an ambitious accounting professional looking to establish robust processes and expand into external and statutory reporting as the group structure matures.

Responsibilities

• Group Consolidation

  • Execute the monthly consolidation process
  • Prepare elimination entries
  • Perform foreign exchange translation
  • Calculate cumulative translation adjustments (CTA)
  • Administer and configure the group consolidation tool

• Intercompany Accounting

  • Calculate recurring intercompany charges (IP/development recharges, group funding, interest, and service fees)
  • Align intercompany calculations with transfer pricing policies
  • Transition the process in-house from external advisors

• Intercompany Matrix Management

  • Maintain a comprehensive register of all intercompany transactions
  • Ensure complete, accurate, and timely monthly eliminations

• Reporting & Financial Statements

  • Prepare lender reporting packages
  • Prepare compliance covenant schedules
  • Prepare Group US GAAP financial statements
  • Prepare footnote disclosure packages
  • Maintain annual financial disclosure checklists

• International Trial Balance Oversight

  • Review trial balance submissions for key international entities (South Africa, Mexico, Brazil)
  • Ensure proper mapping to the group chart of accounts
  • Maintain data integrity

• Audit & Controls Support

  • Collect internal control evidence
  • Track management letter recommendations
  • Coordinate audit request deliverables

• Equity Compensation

  • Oversee share-based compensation schedules
  • Track valuations
  • Manage cost allocations across entities

• Treasury & Statutory Backup

  • Provide backup support for daily cash positioning and liquidity forecasting
  • Assist the Statutory Reporting Manager during peak reporting cycles

Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on accounting experience with proven expertise in owning multi-entity group consolidations under US GAAP
• Professional qualification: ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent
• Technical knowledge:
  • Strong practical knowledge of US GAAP, including foreign currency translation and intercompany eliminations
• Tools:
  • Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort managing large, complex datasets
• Personal attributes:
  • Resilience and a problem-solving mindset
  • Strong interest in software/AI automation
• Language:
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 or top-tier audit background with deep expertise in full-cycle financial reporting (statements, footnotes, control schedules), intercompany recharges, and cost-plus transfer pricing
• Hands-on experience leading or configuring new ERP and consolidation system implementations within a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
• Proven track record of managing distributed financial operations, including external bookkeeping providers and regional accounting partners

Compensation & Benefits

• Remote-first and distributed team: Distributed globally with remote-first markets. Depending on the market, there may be office access or fully remote work.
• Location requirement: You must be based in the country/region this role is advertised in.
• Additional benefits: Benefits details vary by location and will be provided during or after the first conversation with a TA specialist.
• Team environment: Welcoming team with support available.
• International growth: Opportunity to develop in an international environment (teams in 6 countries).

Location

Work is either remote-first or with office access depending on the market. Candidates must be based in the country/region this role is advertised in.

Diversity & Inclusion

The organization is committed to creating an inclusive environment and fair consideration in the hiring process. Accessibility needs or requests for reasonable adjustments during the interview process are supported.