We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Officer to join our Finance team. This role goes beyond day-to-day bookkeeping as the candidate will take ownership of more complex accounting areas, provide guidance to junior team members, and act as a key point of contact for auditors and other external partners. It is a great opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their technical accounting experience within a fast-paced, internationally regulated business.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Oversee and review the daily bookkeeping of supplier invoices, bank transactions and monthly customer invoicing performed by the wider accounting team, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
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Prepare and review complex monthly journal entries, including amortization, depreciation, and right-of-use asset entries, applying sound technical accounting judgment.
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Review weekly bank reconciliations and the weekly bank balances report, resolving discrepancies flagged by the team.
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Oversee supplier reconciliations, including sign-off prior to payment runs, and manage the year-end supplier reconciliation process end-to-end.
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Prepare and review month-end accounting reports, providing commentary and analysis to the Financial Reporting Manager and Financial Controller/Deputy CFO.
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Review the bi-monthly client funds reconciliation report, ensuring full compliance with client money rules.
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Act as a primary point of contact for external auditors and other business partners, coordinating information requests and resolving queries.
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Own the preparation and review of supporting schedules for VAT return submissions, liaising with tax advisors as needed.
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Support the Financial Reporting Manager and Financial Controller/Deputy CFO with statutory financial statement preparation and other technical reporting requirements.
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Provide guidance to more junior accounting staff when needed.
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Contribute to process improvements and strengthening of internal controls within the accounting function.
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Lead or support ad hoc projects and accounting-related requests as directed by the Financial Reporting Manager, the Financial Controller/Deputy CFO or at times by the CFO.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
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At least 5 years' experience in a similar accounting role, ideally within an international or regulated financial services firm.
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Solid working knowledge of IFRS and month-end/year-end close processes.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, spreadsheet modelling).
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Proven ability to review and guide the work of junior team members.
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
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Excellent written and spoken English.
Nice to Have
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Previous experience with Xero, Oracle or similar accounting/ERP systems.
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Prior experience in the forex/CFD brokerage or broader financial services industry.
Working Schedule
SALARY AND BENEFITS
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Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and skills. The advertised salary range is indicative, any offer will reflect the successful candidate’s suitability.
Due to the high volume of applications received at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Alex Evangelides, alex@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 721 for further information.