Senior Specialist -Finance Control
Senior Specialist -Finance Control
Backbase is currently looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join us as Senior Specialist-Finance Control. This position offers an opportunity to work with a growing international Company that offers a diversified and dynamic working environment.Responsibilities
As an Senior Accounting Specialist-Finance Control you support the Group financial controller in ensuring that Backbase group consolidation and individual companies financial statements are compliant with GAAP and show a real picture of the financial performance of the company. You are also responsible for accounting processes improvement and mentoring your co-workers.
What you'll do
Responsible for the country’s entire period-end processes:
● On time processing of invoices;
● Support in maintenance of financial control for 11+ legal entities, with 10 offices in 6 countries;
● Support in accurate and timely month end close by providing leadership and support to the accounting close process. You are a hands-on team member responsible for performing and reviewing transactions;
● Perform group month closing activities (including Job costing, Transfer pricing, Intercompany reconciliations etc.) as per the agreed calendar;
● Support in preparing the group consolidated financial statements;
● Support in quality monitoring of the month end closing for each entity;
● Implement the Account reconciliation systems and oversee and support the monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation;
● Coordinate external audits and ensure timely delivery of the information/data requested by auditors and hold the relation with tax authorities;
● Involved in the compilation of the independent/ standalone and consolidated financial statements with the accompanying notes;
● Establish and enforce proper accounting policies and principles;
● Assist in development and implementation of new process/procedures and system improvements (P2P and R2R) to enhance the workflow of the department;
● Support overall department goals and objectives;
● Strong understanding of common ERP systems, preferably NetSuite;
● Excellent domain of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel;
● Digital mindset: understanding the digital opportunities to increase efficiency and improve;
● High attention to details with excellent organizational skills and ability to take charge, set objectives, drive to results;
● Ability to communicate financial implications/business impact and provide recommendations.
Business, product and industry knowledge
● Strong business acumen;
● SaaS experience;
● Strong understanding of common ERP systems, preferably NetSuite;
● Excellent domain of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel;
● Ability to communicate financial implications/business impact and provide recommendations.
Who you are
● You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting and is a Chartered Accountant;
● You have Bachelor, preferably master’s degree in accounting or accounting related field;
● You have CA or similar qualification preferred;
● You have 5-7 years’ experience of which 5+ years in a similar role;
● You have Solid knowledge of IFRS;
● Fluent written and spoken English is a must.
Our Perks
Loud and busy sometimes but always friendly, helpful, and super fun. We love to celebrate each other’s achievements, share jokes, and our love for food, movies, traveling, and sports. We’re one big and diverse family working towards the same goal.
Training budget
Specific budget for your personal development.
Referral
Referral bonus incentive for bringing the best talent.
Clothing
You can wear clothes you feel comfortable in.
High spec equipment
We provide all employees with high-spec Macs and tech set up
