Multi Jurisdiction Accountant

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Multi-jurisdiction Accountant to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a portfolio of client entities while managing a small accounting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow allocation. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Multi-jurisdiction Accountant, you will be responsible for: - Managing and supervising a small team of accounting professionals, including allocation and review of work assignments - Preparing financial statements for client entities - Ensuring accounting entries, allocations, and supporting documentation are accurate and properly maintained - Maintaining organised accounting records and documentation for audit and regulatory review - Preparing and reviewing periodic clients' financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and management accounts - Supporting month-end and year-end closing processes - Delivering timely financial reporting to clients - Preparing or overseeing preparation of client tax returns and regulatory reporting - Coordinating with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory professionals - Ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and reporting standards WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - Proven experience in an accounting or finance management role, preferably within a professional services or multi-entity environment - Minimum 5 years of combined accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting experience, including supervision or review responsibilities - Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and coordinating tax reporting obligations - Experience managing accounting matters involving multi-jurisdictional or cross-border corporate structures - Strong organisational, prioritisation, and team coordination skills, with the ability to allocate and review work effectively - Experience in a client-facing finance or accounting role, managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines - Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and accounting procedures - Practical experience with general ledger management and month-end and year-end close processes - Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet modelling and financial systems - Strong working knowledge and administrative experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero or similar platforms) - Availability overlapping with Asian afternoon and European business hours - Ideally located within the GMT+4 to GMT time zone range - Ability to operate effectively in a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional environment, while maintaining a high degree of autonomy - Adaptability to internal workflows, methodologies, and operational processes - Reliable internet connection and professional, distraction-free remote working environment (home office or co-working space) - Fluent written and spoken English WHY REMOTE This role is based in Europe and offers a flexible, remote work environment, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home or a co-working space. BENEFITS - Flexible, remote work environment - Long-term commitment and professional growth opportunities - Compensation based on experience - 20 paid vacation days per year