Assistant Controller

You will manage accounting operations, reconcile financial transactions, and support accurate financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions. You will oversee close processes, maintain NetSuite records, review results and journals, support audits and regulatory reporting, improve finance processes, and mentor junior accountants.

Responsibilities

• Upload and reconcile bank and financial-institution statements in the ERP
• Perform and review month-end journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance-sheet reconciliations
• Complete month-end and year-end close processes within deadlines
• Prepare consolidated management accounts and group financial statements
• Review monthly financial results, investigate off-trend figures, and ensure prompt action
• Review and post journals for completeness and accuracy
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and documented NetSuite financial records
• Contribute to reconciliation automation and reporting workflows
• Build scalable financial processes for new markets
• Mentor junior accountants and provide technical guidance
• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Compliance on cross-functional workstreams
• Support investor reporting, due diligence requests, and ad hoc analysis
• Maintain and improve templates and standard operating procedures
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits
• Communicate with Compliance, Product, Tax, and Treasury to meet reporting requirements
• Communicate and document financial risks
• Demonstrate ethical finance practices and support continuous learning

Requirements

• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of IFRS principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in financial reporting and consolidated-statement preparation
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with multi-currency transactions and reconciliations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
• Big 4 audit or mid-tier advisory experience in complex financial reporting environments
• Professional certification in SAICA, CPA, ACCA, ACMA/CGMA, ICAEW, or CFA, or final-stage qualification
• 5 years of controlling or finance experience, preferably in a multinational environment
• Experience reporting assets held on behalf of clients
• Extensive NetSuite experience, including managing COA, opening entities, and creating custom reports
• Experience with IFRS reporting and intercompany reconciliations

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment
• Mental health support services
• Health coverage
• Stock option plan for full-time employees