REQUIREMENTS

Must be energetic, trustworthy and dependable with exceptional attention to detail. Additionally, the ideal candidate will always look to improve on accepted norms, and should possess the following traits:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ICAEW, CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a scaling tech company
• Strong understanding of SaaS revenue recognition principles and subscription-based business models.
• Vast experience in closing a month-end including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, analysing and commentating on the management accounts.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero / Netsuite) and Google suite (gmail, google sheets / docs / slides etc) and Excel.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• Enthusiastic personality

WHAT’S THE ROLE?

Elliptic is looking for an energetic, and ambitious finance professional to help with the day to day of the finance function for this high-growth SaaS business.
This person will work closely with all the finance team members to help establish and look after various accounting and financial control processes and bookkeeping. As such this person will play a central role in a function that drives the growth of the business by continually improving speed and integrity of management information for teams throughout the business.
This offers a rapid learning curve with increasing understanding and ownership of all finance processes under the guidance of and reporting to the Finance Manager and clear career-progression opportunity.
You will also benefit from a growth mindset environment including close attention to career development, as well as on-going learning about the role, wider industry and personal development.

WHAT YOU’LL DO?

This person will enjoy the satisfaction of closing the month end to schedule and owning all elements of financial operations, payroll and treasury.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Month end close

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close processes with a view to release accounts by day 10
• Assist in the preparation of the management accounts including variance analysis processes
• Supporting and working with local accounting, tax and corporate services providers in the US, Singapore, UAE and Japan