Finance Manager, Reporting & Technical Accounting

Summary

Join Zepz Group, a leading global remittance company, as a key member of the Financial Control Team. This critical role involves overseeing the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in financial reporting, complex accounting principles, and equity compensation accounting. You will lead the accounting team, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and contribute to the company's continued success. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing organization. Zepz offers a remote-first work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Very strong technical accounting knowledge, and be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA), with experience of implementing complex policy changes
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and technical accounting standards
• Experience in preparing technical accounting memos and managing external audits
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial and equity management systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Experience working in an international business, working with foreign currency transactions
• Continuous improvement mindset, seeking for opportunities within the process as well as on the touchpoints surrounding it
• Excellent communications skills, ability to interact well with senior management team and ability to establish and maintain good working relationships across functions and regions

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, including disclosures related to equity compensation
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, BE GAAP, or other applicable accounting standard
• Collaborate with external auditors to support the audit process and resolve areas of contention and complexity
• Manage the accounting for equity-based compensation plans, including stock options, restricted shares units, and performance shares using the appropriate valuation and expense recognition method
• Assist with the completion of equity valuations and collaborate with HR and legal teams to ensure accurate reporting, disclosure and implementation of modifications to existing and new equity plans
• Support investor relations with equity-related disclosures and inquiries
• Research, evaluate, and document the application of accounting standards for complex transactions, including classification of financial instruments, equity compensation, credit losses, business combinations, and consolidations
• Monitor updates to accounting standards and regulations
• Implement new tools and technologies to improve equity compensation accounting and reporting processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of working in regulated financial services organisations
• Experience of using Netsuite, FloQast, Blackline

Benefits

• Unlimited Annual Leave
• Private Medical Cover
• Retirement: We offer pension schemes to help you plan for and secure your future
• Life Assurance
• Parental Leave: We offer competitive parental leave schemes to ensure you are spending as much quality time with your new bundle of joy as possible
• Remote-first work environment, offering flexibility