Head of Accounting & Reporting

Bitcoin Suisse AG; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitcoin Suisse AG is seeking a strategic Head of Accounting to lead the function across multiple entities and ensure audit-ready financial statements under Swiss/Liechtenstein standards. You will drive regulatory reporting, governance, and digital asset accounting while developing the Group Accounting and Reporting team.

The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, strong stakeholder management, and fluency in English (German a plus).

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA/ACCA/ACA is highly desirable.
• 8–10 years of accounting, financial reporting or audit experience with leadership.
• Experience in regulated environments such as fintech or financial services.
• Fluency in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the accounting function across multiple legal entities.
• Prepare audit-ready monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Support Group reporting and regulatory reporting to management and regulators.
• Drive process improvements, automation and finance transformation projects.
• Oversee accounting for digital assets and complex financial transactions.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors and supervisory authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Audit readiness

Regulatory reporting

Digital assets

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/ACCA/ACA

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Lead and oversee the accounting function across multiple legal entities Prepare audit ready monthly quarterly and annual financial statements under Swiss and Liechtenstein accounting standards and support Group reporting Ensure accurate timely and high-quality financial reporting to Executive Management the Board of Directors regulators and other stakeholders Manage regulatory reporting requirements and coordinate with auditors tax advisors and supervisory authorities Lead coach and develop the Group Accounting and Reporting team Maintain and enhance accounting policies internal controls and governance frameworks Oversee the accounting and valuation of digital assets and complex financial transactions Act as the primary contact for external audits and drive audit readiness across the organisation Identify and implement process improvements automation initiatives and finance transformation projects Take ownership of finance IT systems ensuring they are well maintained up to date and fully operational with reliable and seamless interfaces between systems Support strategic initiatives including new business activities e g new products or additional locations and take the project ownership from the finance side Entrepreneurial mindset and a strong commitment to continuously improving processes and the quality of accounting and reporting Pragmatic, structured, and solution-oriented mindset Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Fluency in English is required; German is an advantage

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field Professional qualification such as Certified Expert for Accounting & Controlling, CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent is highly desirable Minimum of 8 10 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit, including several years in a leadership position, ideally in the financial services industry Experience in a regulated environment such as banking, fintech, asset management, brokerage, or digital assets Solid understanding of financial processes, internal controls, and corporate governance Strong affinity for digitalisation, automation, and process optimisation Entrepreneurial mindset and a strong commitment to continuously improving processes and the quality of accounting and reporting Pragmatic, structured, and solution-oriented mindset Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Fluency in English is required; German is an advantage