Senior Accountant

At Pleo, we’re on a mission to revolutionise the way businesses manage company spending. No more outdated processes, clunky spreadsheets, or frustrating delays - we believe spend management should be seamless, empowering, and surprisingly effective for finance teams and employees alike. We’re creating tools that promote autonomy, foster trust, and let businesses focus on what truly matters. 

Our culture is built on transparency, collaboration, and a deep commitment to innovation – which is reflected in our spending solution. At Pleo, you’ll join a passionate team shaping the future of work, all while having some fun along the way.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced IFRS accounting and reporting specialist to join our dynamic and ever-expanding Finance team at Pleo. In this role, you will play a crucial part in elevating the quality and precision of our monthly financial reporting, building on a solid foundation to deliver truly exceptional results. Additionally, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations across Pleo's EMEA entities, ensuring seamless and efficient processes. If you're excited about being part of the global finance team, building relationships with internal stakeholders and are passionate about fintech innovations, then this is the opportunity for you!”

What you’ll be doing 

As an IFRS accounting and reporting specialist, you will:

• Be responsible for the monthly accounting close and reporting for Pleo’s entities - calculating IFRS adjustments, variance analysis, and commentary thereof.
• Be a subject matter expert in IFRS and statutory financial reporting framework. 
• Be a key point of contact for the completion of statutory audits of European entities including statutory financial statement preparation, coordination with external audit firms and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in managing the day to day accounting operations including oversight of accounts payable, expense processing and operational banking matters.
• Participate in preparing financial analysis for regulatory reporting required for regulators.
• Ensure adequate financial controls are in place, documented and regularly reviewed for EMEA entities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and projects as required.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• 5+ years progressive experience in an accounting, finance or audit role (PQE an advantage).
• Be a fully qualified member of any of the following - CPA/ CA/ ACCA/ CIMA required.
• Proven experience with IFRS and / or US GAAP.
• Experienced in international statutory audit and compliance.
• Experience succeeding in a dynamic, fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly entrepreneurial business environment.
• Extensive NetSuite experience is highly advantageous. 
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal) and partnership skills.

Show me the benefits!

• Your own Pleo card (no more out-of-pocket spending!)
• Lunch is on us - with catering in our Lisbon, Copenhagen and London offices or a monthly lunch allowance paid directly together with  your salary in other markets 🍜
• Private health insurance to ensure you’re fit in body and mind to do your best work
• We offer 25 days of holiday + your public holidays
• For our teams we offer remote working options
• Option to purchase 5 additional days of holiday through a salary sacrifice
• We’re trialling MyndUp to give our employees access to free mental health and wellbeing support with great success so far  ❤️‍🩹
• Access to LinkedIn Learning - acquire new skills, stay abreast of industry trends and fuel your personal and professional development continuously 
• Paid parental leave - we want to make sure that we're supportive of families and help you feel that you don't have to compromise your family due to work 👶

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