Purpose of the Role
To assist the Group Controller in ensuring robust controls and efficient scalable processes across the group. The right candidate will stretch the role to become the right hand/deputy for the group controller.

The role will ‘own’ the group accounting policy, the controlling aspects of 3 entities and be responsible for a number of process cycles, e.g. employee expense reporting, intercompany transactions & transfer pricing, US sales tax compliance.

Working within a small team this role will have extensive exposure to the CFO and members of the wider management team.

Responsibilities will include

General
• Support CFO and Group Controller to review existing accounting policies and document these as required
• Work closely with Group Controller on any other ad-hoc activities and projects relating to group consolidation/adapt new accounting requirements due to new standards being published
• Monitor procedures and make suggestions to improve processes, increase efficiencies and reduce cost
• Work closely with individuals at all levels of the Company to ensure timely and appropriate processing of invoices and payments and in accordance with Company policies and procedures

Areas of responsibility
• Developing accounting and reporting processes, including accelerating month end close cycle
• Oversee intercompany transactions and prepare reconciliation. Also, perform a review of group’s intercompany process
• Ensure local tax compliance (VAT, CIT, etc.) performed by external providers for the supervised group entities.
• Managing Sales Tax process for the US entity, including communication with state tax authorities, customers and internal stakeholders
• Assisting the Group Controller in preparing the information for external audit and liaising with auditors and taking lead on some sections of the audit

Month end tasks
• Perform the month end closing tasks as per month end timetable with constant improvement on bringing forward reporting deadlines
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules

Other Routine tasks
• Inputs into short and medium term cashflow projections
• Daily review of supplier invoices uploaded into NetSuite by the financial accountant
• Manage the bi-weekly payments runs to ensure timely payments to vendors
• Prepare JE and related account reconciliations and ensure all transactions are properly recorded and reported

Requirements:
• A qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA accountant either newly qualified or 2-3 years’ PQE
who has qualified from a Top 20 Practice
• Experience of Consolidation, IFRS reporting and multi-currency accounting
• Intelligent and conscientious
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of operational accounting processes
• Strong organisation skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Must be able to meet or exceed deadlines
• Strong ability to prioritise and organise work effectively
• Must be able to collaborate and communicate effectively
• Critical thinker, able to implement scalable processes

Additional skills desired but not essential:
• Experience with NetSuite and intermediate Excel skills strongly preferred
• Experience in SaaS-based companies

What SightCall can offer you:
• The chance to join a fast-growing start-up backed by Top Venture Capital firms
• Opportunity to unleash your potential and develop within a dynamic environment surrounded by a cross-border team
• A competitive salary & bonus schemes
• Flexible work environment with hybrid office/remote work