Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Oversee the Accounts Payable process, which includes reviewing and coding supplier invoices in ApprovalMax/Xero, preparing payments, reconciling supplier statements, and managing vendor master data.

• Prepare and oversee general ledger entries, including accruals and prepayments.

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for all group entities in partnership with external accounting firms.

• Conduct balance sheet and bank reconciliations along with account analysis.

• Execute monthly intercompany reconciliations, recharges, and settlements across group entities.

• Assist with VAT and other tax compliance across various jurisdictions, which includes handling VAT returns, reverse charge, and withholding taxes, in collaboration with external tax advisors.

• Prepare audit documentation and support both annual and interim audits of group entities.

• Enhance internal controls and optimize accounting processes.

• Accurately and consistently manage both technical and routine accounting tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Approximately 5 years of accounting experience, preferably starting at a Big 4 firm in audit or accounting outsourcing.

• Strong foundation in accounting, covering general ledger accounting, closing processes, reconciliations, accruals, and the entire accounting cycle.

• Experience with multi-entity organizations, intercompany accounting, and preferably consolidation.

• Practical experience in Accounts Payable.

• Experience in mentoring or reviewing junior team members is an advantage.

• Working knowledge of VAT and corporate tax compliance; exposure to international or cross-border VAT is a plus.

• Familiarity with preparing for and collaborating with external auditors.

• Proficient in accounting software and strong Excel capabilities; knowledge of Xero and ApprovalMax is beneficial.

• Interest in cryptocurrency and/or crypto accounting is a plus.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is an advantage.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a remote, international team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual BORG bonus.

• Genuine remote and flexible working arrangements.

• 25 days of annual leave in addition to local bank holidays.

• Budget allocated for learning and development.

• Provision of a MacBook and budget for home office setup.

• Opportunities for team and company-wide retreats.

• SwissBorg Premium account.

• VSOP share options.

• BORG welcome bonus.