About the role
We are inviting you to take full ownership of scaling and transforming the Group’s Accounting function to support rapid global business growth. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of 30+ professionals across 4 functional streams — Global Accounting, Global FinOps, Global Payroll, and Global Tax — driving IFRS compliance, financial data accuracy, cross-functional alignment, process automation, and international tax optimization.
Key Responsibilities • Lead, develop, and scale an Accounting Department of 29+ members across Global Accounting, Global FinOps, Global Payroll, and Global Tax streams. • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements under IFRS (multi-currency consolidation, intercompany elimination). • Develop and implement unified group-wide accounting standards, including global accounting policies, chart of accounts, and methodologies for complex and non-standard transactions. • Manage the full-cycle Group audit process, including auditor selection and rotation, Audit Plan alignment, resolution of complex technical issues, and monitoring post-audit remediations. • Prepare regulatory reporting under CySEC requirements and other regulators (FSA, FSC Mauritius, BVI FSC, etc.). • Monitor and ensure compliance with capital adequacy prudential standards across all existing licenses. • Maintain an optimal and protected international tax structure, monitor the Group's Effective Tax Rate, defend Transfer Pricing methodologies, and ensure intercompany transactions are fully covered by up-to-date documentation. • Track changes in tax legislation across all operating jurisdictions. • Drive continuous improvement, automate accounting workflows and ERP systems, and shorten period-close cycles (Fast Close). • Provide expert guidance to executive leadership (CEO/CFO) on the accounting and tax implications of strategic business decisions. • Evaluate risks and support market entry into new regions and jurisdictions.
Requirements • 3+ years of proven track record as a Head of Accounting, Chief Accountant, or Accounting Team Lead within medium- to large-scale companies. • Strong hands-on experience in IFRS financial statement preparation and multi-currency consolidations (managing groups of 5+ legal entities is mandatory). • Proven track record in accounting process automation, ERP implementations, and Fast Close methodology (ability to translate business needs into technical specifications for IT). • Clear understanding of Transfer Pricing principles and intercompany transactions. • Experience managing full-cycle annual external audits with top-tier audit firms. • Experience overseeing payroll operations, international contractor payments (B2B), and ensuring tax compliance. • Proven team leadership experience with a supportive, mentoring-driven leadership style. • Fluent English (Upper-Intermediate or higher) and Ukrainian languages. • Full willingness to relocate to Limassol, Cyprus after adaptation period.
Will be a plus: • Experience managing accounting for non-resident entities, deep knowledge of the Cyprus tax system, VAT, EU financial regulations, and audit requirements. • Experience in preparing financial regulatory reporting (e.g., CySEC). • ACCA, CPA, or CIMA certifications (completed or in progress).
We offer: • Full ownership to scale the accounting ecosystem within a high-growth, profitable global business. • Opportunity to gain international experience across multiple jurisdictions and participate in new market launches. • 21 paid vacation days per year. • 10 paid sick leave days per year. • Public holidays according to the Cyprus official calendar. • Comprehensive medical insurance. • Full relocation package. • Professional education and development budget. • Language learning budget. • Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear, and related expenses).
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