Statutory Accounting Lead

Summary

Join our Finance Department as the Statutory Accounting Lead and oversee statutory compliance and financial reporting for our legal entities across multiple jurisdictions, including Cyprus, Ukraine, and Latvia. You will manage in-house and external accounting teams, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and efficient audit processes. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and technical accounting skills, along with experience in managing multiple jurisdictions and external providers. You will be responsible for developing and implementing tax planning strategies, improving accounting processes, and mentoring a team of accountants. The position offers the flexibility of working remotely or in Limassol, Cyprus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in statutory accounting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience working with legal entities across multiple jurisdictions, especially in Europe (Cyprus, Ukraine, Latvia preferred)
• Experience managing external accounting providers and overseeing audits
• Hands-on experience managing external audits, including preparation and communication with auditors
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and local AP in relevant jurisdictions
• Strong understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements in the jurisdictions involved
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
• English - intermediate

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of statutory financial statements for all legal entities in compliance with local regulations
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes for all entities
• Collaborate with auditors during statutory audits, provide requested documentation, and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
• Supervise the preparation and submission of tax returns, including VAT, corporate income tax, and other statutory taxes
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies across the group of entities to optimize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance
• Monitor changes in tax regulations in relevant jurisdictions and assess their impact on the group
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors conducting statutory audits of the company’s legal entities
• Coordinate the collection and submission of all required audit documentation
• Address audit queries and ensure successful and timely completion of the audit process
• Implement corrective actions based on audit findings to improve statutory compliance and internal processes
• Lead and mentor a team of in-house accountants, fostering a high-performance and collaborative work environment
• Coordinate workload distribution, ensuring adherence to deadlines and standards
• Provide training and guidance on local statutory and tax regulations, as required
• Manage relationships with external accounting service providers for outsourced entities
• Review and validate deliverables from external providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local laws and company standards
• Implement controls to monitor the quality of outsourced accounting services and negotiate service-level agreements as needed
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across jurisdictions
• Identify opportunities for automation or process improvement in accounting and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Big 4 experience
• Knowledge of other relevant languages (e.g., Greek, Ukrainian, Russian, Latvian)

Benefits

Remote work