Senior Financial Controller

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

📋 Description

• Take full ownership of accounting operations for Youwe Ukraine, encompassing bookkeeping, invoicing, supplier management, and fixed asset tracking.

• Execute month-end and year-end closing processes along with the preparation of annual accounts.

• Ensure that financial statements are accurate, complete, and delivered in a timely manner.

• Define, maintain, and monitor internal controls while adhering to Ukrainian tax and legal requirements.

• Proactively identify and flag financial and compliance risks.

• Ensure that payroll and tax submissions for Ukraine are accurate and punctual.

• Manage intercompany reconciliations and oversee transfer pricing activities.

• Serve as the main point of contact for auditors and taxation inquiries.

• Streamline and automate financial processes utilizing ERP systems, Power BI, data analytics, and AI technology.

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for Ukraine and, eventually, on a global scale.

• Transition Youwe Ukraine's financial administration to Workday.

• Establish processes, data management, and controls for an international ERP system.

• Collaborate with the international Finance team located in Rotterdam and Leeds.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial control and/or accounting.

• Background in an international company or experience with international reporting.

• Knowledge of European financial regulations.

• Strong understanding of Ukrainian accounting, tax, and payroll laws.

• Practical experience with closing processes, reporting, payroll, tax filings, and audits.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting.

• Self-motivated and organized individual.

• Comfortable working remotely with colleagues from different countries.

• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.

• Nice-to-have: Experience with Workday Financials.

• Nice-to-have: Background in a project-based service company.

• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, IFRS, or EU financial legislation.

• Nice-to-have: Experience with Power BI, automation, or AI in financial processes.

• Nice-to-have: Practical use of AI assistants or automation in financial tasks.

• Nice-to-have: Experience with ERP implementation or migration projects.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance package.

• Monthly lunch budget and well-being allowance.

• Remote-first work environment, with an office available in Kyiv.

• Company-issued equipment for all employees.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and loyalty days.

• A people-first company culture that genuinely supports growth, initiative, and collaboration.