Senior Accounting Manager

at  Multitude

Multitude is a listed European FinTech company, offering digital lending and online banking services to consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and other FinTechs. The services are provided through three independent business units, which are served by our internal Banking-as-a-Service Growth Platform. Multitude’s business units are consumer banking (Ferratum), business banking (CapitalBox) and wholesale banking (Multitude Bank). Multitude Group employs over 700 people in 25 countries and offers services in 16 countries, achieving a combined turnover of 212 million euros in 2022. Multitude was founded in Finland in 2005 and is listed on the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘FRU’.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accounting Manager to join our Finance team in Berlin (to work from home and office). In this position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our financial transparency and compliance, directly contributing to our reputation and growth.
This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to build and lead a Financial Reporting and Accounting Principles team in the future. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, handle complex financial transactions, and help us navigate emerging regulatory changes in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA, CA or CPA qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in IFRS implementation and financial reporting. In-depth knowledge of financial instruments under IFRS and experience in the preparation of financial statements for a public company would be preferred, Big 4 experience would be a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts, with the ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards to real-world scenarios.
• Ability to practically implement IFRS and local GAAPs at legal entity level, while not losing focus of the bigger picture.
• Proven track record in managing month end closing process and implementing policies and procedures. Examples of efficiency gains, cost savings, or successful compliance initiatives are highly valued.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve accounting issues effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex accounting concepts clearly and concisely.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle) is a plus.

• Month-End Closing: Lead and streamline the month-end closing process, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing both short- and long-term improvements to reduce the time to close.
• IFRS and GAAP Compliance: Lead the implementation of IFRS standards at the legal entity level and ensure compliance with both local GAAP and international accounting standards.
• Policy Development: Develop, standardize, and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and support the organization’s growth.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, including disclosures and footnotes, to ensure accuracy, transparency, and completeness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, HR, legal, and other departments to align processes, address accounting-related issues, and support business initiatives like M&A and new product launches.
• Project Involvement: Be highly involved in ERP implementation and hedge accounting processes, actively participating and providing technical expertise on complex accounting matters and transactions.
• External Audits: Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
• Process Improvement: Consolidate and improve current manual processes, documentation, and legacy tools, ensuring efficient communication between them and eliminating single points of failure.