Senior Accountant

Bybit EU; Wien; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Build from the Ground Up

Job summary

Bybit EU GmbH in Vienna is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Finance team and support accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory reporting for European entities.

The role collaborates with Finance, Treasury, Compliance, Legal, and external auditors to ensure robust controls and accurate reporting in a fast-paced, regulated fintech setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Austrian GAAP (UGB) and financial reporting.
• Experience with audits, financial statements, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated fintech environment.
• Fluency in English; German language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under Austrian GAAP (UGB).
• Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and month-end close.
• Support regulatory and financial reporting for Austrian and European entities.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.
• Assist in implementing accounting controls, ERP workflows, and finance processes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multi-priority management

English proficiency

Education

Austrian Bilanzbuchhalter qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Please note: This is an on-site role based in Vienna, Austria. Due to the fast-paced hiring process and local regulatory requirements, candidates already eligible to work in Austria or the EU are strongly preferred.

About Us

Established in March 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchanges, serving more than 80 million registered users globally. We provide a professional platform where crypto traders and institutions can access innovative spot and derivatives products, ultra-fast execution infrastructure, institutional-grade security, and industry-leading customer support.

Bybit EU is at the forefront of building a fully regulated digital asset platform in Europe under evolving MiCAR, EMI, and MiFID frameworks. Our Vienna office operates in a fast-moving, international environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

As of today, Bybit is recognised as one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency platforms in the industry.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Vienna-based Finance team and support the continued growth of Bybit EU’s regulated operations.

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support the accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory reporting activities of Bybit’s European entities.
• This role will be responsible for managing core accounting processes, month-end and year-end closing activities, financial reporting, and supporting audits within a rapidly growing and highly regulated fintech environment.
• You will work closely with Finance, Treasury, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Product teams, external auditors, and outsourced accounting providers to ensure accurate financial reporting and robust financial controls.
• Beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to help design and build scalable accounting processes, reporting frameworks, and finance controls for one of Europe’s fastest-growing regulated digital asset businesses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under Austrian GAAP (UGB)
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and month-end close processes
• Support the preparation of regulatory and financial reporting for Austrian and European entities
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, outsourced accounting providers, and regulatory stakeholders
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with Austrian accounting and regulatory requirements
• Assist in implementing and improving accounting controls, finance processes, and ERP workflows
• Collaborate closely with Treasury, Compliance, Legal, Product, Operations, and Tax teams on finance-related matters
• Support accounting analysis relating to crypto assets, safeguarding balances, payment flows, and fintech products
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting policies, reporting requirements, and regulatory developments
• Drive automation, process improvement, and finance transformation initiatives
• Support strategic projects, licensing initiatives, and expansion activities from an accounting and reporting perspective
• Maintain robust documentation, controls, and audit trails across key finance processes

Requirements

• 6+ years of accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience, ideally within fintech, crypto, banking, financial services, payments, or another international environment
• Strong knowledge of Austrian GAAP (UGB) and financial reporting principles
• Experience working with audits, financial statements, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable collaborating across Finance, Legal, Compliance, Product, and operational teams
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite is considered a plus
• Austrian accounting qualifications (e.g. Bilanzbuchhalter) and/or experience gained within a Big 4 audit practice, financial institution, or multinational finance function are considered a strong advantage
• Professional fluency in English is required; German is considered a strong advantage

Nice to Have

• Experience within financial services, fintech, payments, crypto, or other regulated industries
• Exposure to regulatory reporting and regulated financial institutions
• Knowledge of crypto asset accounting and safeguarding concepts
• Experience supporting finance transformation, process automation, or ERP implementation projects
• Experience working with regulatory stakeholders, auditors, and supervisory requirements

Why Join Us

At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.

Our benefits include:

• Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning, including accounting, audit, and regulatory qualifications.
• Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world in one of the fastest-growing fintech and crypto companies globally.
• Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company operating at the forefront of digital assets and regulated financial services.
• Build from the Ground Up: Play a key role in shaping the accounting function, reporting framework, and finance operating model of a newly regulated European business. Unique opportunity to help build and scale the finance function of a rapidly growing European digital asset group operating across crypto, investment services, and payments.