Staff Accountant (Remote)

Persistence; Dubai; Remote; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the crypto space is seeking a Junior Accountant to join its finance team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will assist with maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and preparing financial reports. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and familiarity with accounting software. Join a globally diverse team at Persistence Labs and contribute to our mission of financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Crypto experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Process financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Singapore Residents only
Who are we looking for

We expect all team members to do their life’s best work while they are at Persistence Labs. We’re on the lookout for passionate, hungry, motivated, hardcore crypto-native folks who want to win (at life!).

• We want people who want to play long-term games with long-term people.

• We strongly believe in the powers of compounding (money, relationships, expertise).

• We stay humble when things are going well and persistent when things are not going well.

• Ultimately, results matter not just efforts or processes.

• We care for the people we work with. Truly!

• Good vibes!

About the role

As a Junior Accountant, you will be an integral part of our finance team, assisting with various accounting tasks and contributing to the overall financial health of the company. Your role will involve supporting financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and maintaining compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Roles & responsibilities

• Financial Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation for the organisation, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies.

• Transaction Processing: Process financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the budgeting and forecasting process by collecting and analysing financial data.

• Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns and other tax-related documents, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good spoken & written English.

• Crypto experience is a plus

About The Team

Persistence Labs is a team of 25+ highly motivated and skilled individuals working towards a common goal. The team has a total of 4 functions across each product team - Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Business Development. In addition, Persistence Labs has a corporate team responsible for Legal, Compliance, Operations and Finance.

We are a fully global team with people coming together from all parts of the world - Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.