Multi-jurisdiction accounting for an international client portfolio (Europe)
Role Overview
This is a senior-level accounting role overseeing multi-jurisdictional financial operations for an international client portfolio, managing a small team of accounting professionals. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial statements, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating tax reporting, and supervising workflow allocation. The hire will have significant impact by maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting client entities across Europe.
Perks & Benefits
The role offers a fully remote, flexible work environment with 20 paid vacation days per year and long-term growth opportunities. Candidates must have availability overlapping Asian afternoons and European business hours, ideally within GMT+4 to GMT time zones, and work from a professional, distraction-free home office or co-working space. The culture is low-ego, collaborative, and cross-functional, emphasizing autonomy and adaptability to internal processes.
Full Job Description
Headquarters: Remote URL: https://flagtheory.com/
We are seeking an experienced Multi-jurisdiction accounting professional to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a portfolio of client entities while managing a small accounting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance and efficient workflow allocation. Accounting Oversight & Team Management
Manage and supervise a small team of accounting professionals, including allocation and review of work assignments
Preparation of financial statements for client entities
Ensure accounting entries, allocations, and supporting documentation are accurate and properly maintained
Maintain organised accounting records and documentation for audit and regulatory review
Financial Reporting & Client Deliverables
Prepare and review periodic clients financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and management accounts
Support month-end and year-end closing processes
Deliver timely financial reporting to clients
Tax & Regulatory Coordination
Prepare or oversee preparation of client tax returns and regulatory reporting
Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory professionals
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and reporting standards
Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience in an accounting or finance management role, preferably within a professional services or multi-entity environment
Minimum 5 years of combined accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting experience, including supervision or review responsibilities
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and coordinating tax reporting obligations
Experience managing accounting matters involving multi-jurisdictional or cross-border corporate structures
Strong organisational, prioritisation, and team coordination skills, with the ability to allocate and review work effectively
Experience in a client-facing finance or accounting role, managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and accounting procedures
Practical experience with general ledger management and month-end and year-end close processes
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet modelling and financial systems
Strong working knowledge and administrative experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero or similar platforms)
Working Environment & Requirements
Availability overlapping with Asian afternoon and European business hours
Ideally located within the GMT+4 to GMT time zone range
Ability to operate effectively in a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional environment, while maintaining a high degree of autonomy
Adaptability to internal workflows, methodologies, and operational processes
Reliable internet connection and professional, distraction-free remote working environment (home office or co-working space)
Fluent written and spoken English
Nice to have
Prior experience working in a fully remote or distributed team environment
Familiarity with digital assets, blockchain, or cryptocurrency-related businesses
Experience working with technology-driven, startup, or high-growth organisations
What we offer
Flexible, remote work environment
Long-term commitment and professional growth opportunities
Compensation based on experience
20 paid vacation days per year
Location:
Remote in Europe, Contractor, Full time
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To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/flag-theory-multi-jurisdiction-accounting-for-an-international-client-portfolio-europe
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