The role:Reporting to the Finance manager, the Financial and Regulatory accountant will be a technical accounting expert for the group and play a key role in the preparation of the group's annual consolidated financial statements and regulatory reporting.Some of the principal activities you will be responsible for include: Regulatory financial reporting for licensed entities, ensuring reporting is compliant with rules prescribed by the FCA, ACPR, and US state authorities.
Manage the migration of regulatory reporting tasks for two recently acquired entities, assuming responsibility for the reporting for these entities within a strict timeline.Preparation of the monthly group consolidated accounts of GoCardless Ltd and of the statutory accounts of subsidiariesProviding support during the Company's external audits and interacting with auditors.Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.Research and resolve accounting issues including evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements to ensure IFRS and US GAAP compliance.Working with financial controllers to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting for key processes and productsDelivering process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our accounting, reconciliation, and overall control environmentPreparation of financial reporting for investorsParticipation in the cash flow reporting What we're looking for: You have experience (5-8 years) in a similar position or a prior audit experience in a Big 4.You are a financial accountant, with demonstrable knowledge of consolidation, statutory reporting, French GAAP, and IFRS standards.A self-starter who can work independently to identify and resolve accounting issues.You will have proven skills in analyzing processes with the delivery of process simplification and improvement through automation/ system development.In addition to your technical expertise, you will be an excellent communicator, able to explain complex concepts to non-experts.
You will be collaborative in your approach.You have integrity and an analytical approach Bonus points for: Experience in a fast-growing scaleup environment.Experience in fintech/payments.Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements for payment service providersKnowledge of US GAAP & PCEC accountingFluent in French (some of) The good stuff Wellbeing - stay healthy with dedicated support and medical coverWork away scheme - you can apply to work away from your country of residence for up to 90 days in any 12 month period (in accordance with our work away policy)Adaptive Working - Our hybrid workplace model fosters collaboration and flexibility, with in-office days determined at team levelEquity -all permanently employed GeeCees receive equity so we can share in the success we achieve togetherParental leave -to suit everyone embarking on life's great adventureTime off - generous holiday allowance, + 3 annual volunteer days, + 4 annual business-wide wellness days ('GC Fridays')