Accounting Manager

Northernlight Insurance and Surety Company Inc.; Vitoria; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northernlight Insurance and Surety Company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the company’s accounting operations and strengthen its processes. This hands-on role requires expertise in QuickBooks Online and IFRS, managing the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The successful candidate will supervise one accounting team member, drive improvements in workflows, controls, and documentation, and coordinate with external accountants and auditors as

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 10 years of professional accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience leading the full accounting cycle and month-end close.
• Experience developing and improving accounting processes and internal controls.
• Experience supervising accounting staff.
• CPA/ACCA or equivalent designation is a plus.
• Insurance, reinsurance or surety industry experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage full accounting cycle within QBO.
• Lead month-end close and journal entries.
• Maintain general ledger and IFRS-compliant records.
• Oversee AR/AP, invoicing, collections and payments.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Improve accounting processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and document internal controls and procedures.
• Supervise one accounting team member.
• Support management reporting and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with external accountants and auditors.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Deadline management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Herramientas

QuickBooks Online

Descripción del empleo

Accounting Manager

Northernlight Insurance and Surety Company

Full-Time Contract Position

Northernlight Insurance and Surety Company is seeking an experiencedAccounting Managerto oversee the company’s accounting operations and help strengthen its accounting processes and controls.

This is a hands-on position requiring strongQuickBooks Online (QBO)expertise and the ability to manage the full accounting cycle independently. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and oversight of one team member responsible primarily for invoicing.

The successful candidate will also play an important role in evaluating existing accounting practices, refining workflows, and establishing new processes and controls where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle withinQuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Lead themonth-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and review of financial results
• Maintain the general ledger and financial records in accordance withIFRS
• OverseeAccounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), invoicing, collections, and payment processes
• Perform and review bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations
• Ensure transactions are accurately classified, supported, and recorded on a timely basis
• Review existing accounting processes and implement improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency
• Develop and document accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls as needed
• Supervise and manage one accounting team member responsible primarily for invoicing
• Prepare and support management reporting and financial analysis
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and other professional partners as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inAccountingrequired
• Minimum10 years of professional accounting experience
• Advanced proficiency withQuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Strong working knowledge ofIFRS
• Demonstrated experience managing the full accounting cycle and month-end close
• Experience developing and improving accounting processes and internal controls
• Prior experience supervising or managing accounting staff
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience in theinsurance, reinsurance, or surety industry strongly preferred
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation is a plus

Position Details

• Full-time contracted position
• Compensation:based on experience and qualifications

We are looking for a seasoned accounting professional who is comfortable beinghands-on with the day-to-day accounting while also improving the processes behind it. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of the accounting function and help build a strong, efficient foundation for the organization.