GRS Recruitment is working closely with a growing international brand in Limassol to recruit an experienced Senior Finance & Risk Reporting Associate, Team Lead. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in their career, combining finance, regulatory reporting, risk, client advisory and team leadership. Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of the Finance & Risk Reporting function while leading a small international team across multiple jurisdictions. The position is fully remote; however, candidates must be based in Cyprus. This is a genuinely broad position where you will have the opportunity to combine technical finance expertise with leadership and regulatory responsibility. You will join a growing international business, work closely with senior management and have the autonomy to shape processes, develop your team and make a visible impact across the wider organisation. If you have a strong finance/accounting background and are ready to take on a broader leadership role within an international and regulated environment, I would be very interested to hear from you. Please apply directly or contact GRS Recruitment in confidence to discuss the opportunity further.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead and develop a small Finance & Risk Reporting team, including two direct reports based internationally.
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Review team deliverables and take ownership of quality, accuracy and regulatory deadlines.
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Oversee group accounting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoicing and financial reporting.
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Prepare and review management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.
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Coordinate VAT, VIES, tax, audit and statutory reporting requirements.
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Manage relationships with external auditors and advisers.
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Lead the preparation and review of CySEC regulatory and prudential reporting for clients.
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Support IFR/IFD reporting, ICARA, Pillar III disclosures, risk management reports and regulatory returns.
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Assist with financial forecasting and modelling for licensing applications.
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Support client onboarding, banking/payment account openings and other financial advisory requirements.
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Monitor regulatory developments and ensure internal processes and client reporting remain compliant.
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Improve internal procedures, controls, templates and review processes across the department.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
To be considered, you should have:
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A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related field.
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At least 5 years' experience within finance or accounting.
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A minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory, review or team leadership capacity.
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Strong knowledge of accounting principles, VAT, VIES and financial reporting.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, particularly financial modelling and forecasting.
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Experience reviewing the financial work of others and taking responsibility for accuracy.
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Excellent written and spoken English.
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Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
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The ability to manage multiple clients, entities and deadlines simultaneously.
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A hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership and lead a geographically distributed team.
Experience in any of the following would be a strong advantage:
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ACA or ACCA qualification, or currently working towards one.
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CySEC regulatory reporting.
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IFR/IFD prudential requirements.
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Professional services, financial services or another regulated environment.
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DORA, EMIR, MiFID II/MiFIR or AML reporting.
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Zoho Books or Smartsheet.
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Managing an international or multi-jurisdictional team.
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.
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Fully remote working
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International environment
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Growing business with strong career development potential
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Team leadership responsibility
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
Hayley Buckle, hayley@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 724 for further information.