GL Accountant Lead

We are looking for a GL Accountant Lead to ensure high-quality accounting processes across global operations, drive timely and accurate period close, and ensure compliance with IFRS and local accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements. The role will also contribute to strengthening the company’s financial stability, supporting expansion into new GEOs, and developing existing financial structures.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate Month-End Close for all assigned entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion

Review and validate Trial Balances, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation, revaluations, intercompany transactions, and manual JEs

Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with IFRS and local accounting and tax requirements

Review and approve key accounting entries and adjustments within the delegated authority

Monitor and validate tax, statutory, regulatory, and statistical reporting prepared by the team or external providers

Manage and develop GL and Fixed Assets Accountants, including workload allocation, performance management, coaching, and KPI tracking

Coordinate statutory audits for assigned entities, including PBC management and communication with external auditors

Monitor accounting risks, identify discrepancies and control gaps, and ensure timely resolution or escalation

Coordinate the work of external accounting and tax providers and monitor compliance with agreed SLAs

Identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and improve accounting processes across the region

Prepare and provide regional close status, accounting issues, and risk updates to Global Accounting Management

Requirements

5+ years of experience in accounting, with relevant experience as a Senior GL Accountant, GL Lead, or Accounting Manager

Strong knowledge of IFRS and practical experience applying it to day-to-day accounting

Strong experience with General Ledger Accounting and Month-End Close processes

Hands-on experience with accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation, revaluations, intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and manual JEs

Experience with statutory, tax, and regulatory reporting, including coordination of statutory audits and communication with external auditors

Experience managing or coordinating a GL / Accounting team, including workload allocation, quality control, and team development

Strong knowledge of accounting controls and financial data validation

Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems

English - B2+ or higher

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external providers

Proactive and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify risks, prioritize tasks, make decisions, and improve accounting processes

Nice to Have

Experience working in an international group with multiple legal entities and jurisdictions

Experience in financial services, fintech, trading, or regulated industries

Experience with ERP implementation, accounting process automation, or process transformation

Experience working with shared service centers or centralized accounting functions

Experience with multi-currency accounting and complex intercompany structures

ACCA, DipIFR, CIMA, or other relevant professional accounting qualification

Experience working with external accounting and tax providers across multiple jurisdictions

Experience in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Advanced Excel skills

We Offer

20 paid vacation days per year

10 paid sick leave days per year

Public holidays according to company policy

Medical insurance

Remote work opportunity

Professional education budget

Language learning budget

Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear, etc.)