Accountant CPA for European-based company

The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join our finance and accounting team based in Europe. If you are a detail-oriented, organised, and dedicated professional with a passion for numbers and financial analysis, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About the Company
The Doing Co is a recruitment agency sourcing top-tier Filipino staff to be placed directly into US, Europe and Australian businesses. This role is for one of our dynamic clients. They run a highly successful business in accounting services. They have a proven track record of providing outstanding financial solutions to businesses of all sizes. With a commitment to excellence, they have established themselves as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to streamline their financial operations, ensure compliance, and achieve financial success.

The Details

Location:
Remote, work from home.

Job Type:
Full-time 40 hours per week.

Salary:
80,000 – 90,000 PHP per month.

Hours (in Philippine Time): Client is based in Europe
Semi-Flexible with at least 4 hours overlap with Amsterdam

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting
– Compile Financial Statements: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
– Consolidation of Accounts: Combine multiple entities or departments’ financial data for unified reporting.
– Tax Preparation: Calculate tax liabilities and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
– Budget Planning: Collaborate with management to create annual budgets and forecast future financial performance.

Quality Control
– Review & Validation: Conduct reviews of financial statements and reports prepared by junior accountants to ensure accuracy.
– Data Integrity Checks: Perform reconciliation of general ledger accounts to safeguard data integrity.
– Audit Support: Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing all necessary documentation and clarification.

Time Management
– Scheduling: Develop and maintain a reporting calendar to ensure timely deliveries of all financial reports.
– Deadline Monitoring: Keep track of all relevant accounting deadlines, including tax submissions, and regulatory filings.
– Prioritization: Coordinate with other departments to establish priority levels for different types of reports.

Compliance & Risk Management
– Regulatory Adherence: Stay abreast of local, state, and federal accounting standards to ensure full compliance.
– Risk Assessment: Evaluate financial risks and recommend appropriate risk management strategies.

Software
– Xero or other accounting software
– Xero Workpapers or other Workpaper packs
– Reporting software

Experience
– External audit experience required (Big 4)
– Minimum three years

This position is for someone that
– Is incredibly detail-oriented, organised, and knows how to problem-solve.
– Always seeks to create better systems and take interest in how they can make things more efficient and effective.
– Speaks up if they see a problem and are proactive in finding a solution. (You don’t just make it work, you make it better!)
– LOVES working with a small team and thrives in a fast-paced working environment.
– Knows how to manage time and work independently, but also enjoys collaboration.
– Is resourceful, meaning they know when to Google it, but also know when to ask for help.

Skills, Experience & Requirements
– At least 2-3 years remotely working online for US, Australian, or European clients.
– Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related field. CPA or ACCA certification is preferred.
– External audit experience required (Big 4)
– At least 2-3 experience as an Accountant or similar role in an accounting firm.
– Strong project management skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
– Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
– Proficiency in XERO accounting software and financial management systems.
– Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
– High attention to detail and accuracy.
– Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
– Experience working from home, remote, and 100% online.
– Excellent time management skills

This position is NOT for you if you…
– Don’t have an established workspace and structure to work full time.
Have another job.
Don’t have AMAZING attention to detail
Tend to be last minute and have a “just get it done” attitude instead of “make it great”
Don’t consider client satisfaction and customer service a priority.
Not looking for a long-term role