Financial Accountant (100% Remote)

Bitfinex; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital asset trading platform is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their fully remote team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a decentralized future by ensuring accurate financial operations within a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with IFRS standards, managing reconciliations, and providing support for audits. If you have a strong background in accounting and finance, along with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values talent and offers the chance to make a significant impact in the cryptocurrency space.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and double-entry bookkeeping principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of source data in the accounting system.
• Manage contractor reimbursement claims with precision and ensure timely processing.
• Support the finance team in managing external audits and preparing financial statements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Founded in 2012, Bitfinex is a digital asset trading platform offering state-of-the-art services for digital currency traders and global liquidity providers. We're on a mission to create the most innovative cryptocurrency exchange. This is a unique opportunity, a rare window of time at the tipping point of the financial evolution. Much like the early days of the internet, blockchain technology faces complex new challenges and having the best team plays a pivotal role in success.

Our team is fully remote and globally distributed to capture the best talent from around the world. So far our company has grown fast and stayed lean to secure its place as a leader in the space.

If you get excited about being in an industry that is breaking new ground and have confidence that you can conquer the most challenging feats we'll encounter, we want to talk to you. Join us, and help lay the foundation for a decentralized future.

Currently looking for a:

Financial Accountant to provide daily accounting, recordkeeping and support services for the finance team within the Group.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of source data in the accounting system, adhering to IFRS standards and internal controls
• Assist in performing bank, investment, and system reconciliations
• Oversee the review of expense documents submitted to the Expense Management System, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies
• Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of vendor master data in compliance with company standards
• Review, validate or execute monthly contractor payouts, ensuring payments are prepared with proper documentation with adherence to internal control policies
• Manage contractor reimbursement claims with precision, ensuring timely and accurate processing
• Manage communications with internal and external service providers regarding payments and document handling, utilizing chat, email, and shared mailbox platforms
• Oversee and manage the reconciliation of intercompany balances, addressing discrepancies to maintain accuracy and alignment with financial policies
• Support the finance team in managing external audits, coordinating with auditors to ensure thorough and accurate audit processes
• Preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and other adjustments
• Perform regular analysis and reconciliation of accounts payable (AP) to ensure accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support timely financial reporting
• Provide support in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure strict adherence to company-wide financial accounting processes and policies, applying them consistently to meet the highest standards.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and automation to streamline workflows and optimize operational performance
• Apply best practices to optimize efficiency and accuracy across financial operations, ensuring consistent and reliable results
• Consistently deliver timely results on ad-hoc tasks and offer proactive support to various departments, including Legal, Compliance, Marketing, and Operations
• Offer consistent daily support to finance team members within the Company and the Group, ensuring smooth operations
• Provide guidance, and mentorship to junior staff, helping them develop skills and advance in their roles
• Engage in training sessions and team-building activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or CFA qualifications (or ongoing certification) will be considered an advantage.

Other Qualifications:

• Proficiency in English (both written and verbal)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a strong eagerness to learn
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbally
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment