Technical Accounting Lead EMEA (F/M/D)

Flowdesk's mission is to build a global financial institution for digital assets, one designed from the ground up for market integrity and efficiency.

To achieve this in a rapidly evolving market, we apply a disciplined, first-principles approach to everything we do. This approach is embedded in our core services, from institutional liquidity provision, trading solutions, OTC execution to our comprehensive treasury management offerings. This is how we cut through the noise and build robust and scalable systems across all our business lines.

We seek individuals who are driven by this systematic approach. Joining Flowdesk means you will be a key contributor in building and scaling a more transparent and efficient financial markets infrastructure.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented person to join the team as a Technical Accounting Lead. Reporting to the Head of Finance you will be responsible for the statutory reporting close across all group entities, as well as group consolidated reporting. You will provide technical accounting advice across the group and be the key point of contact for external audit across all geographies. You will be working closely with the senior members of the group finance team and other key senior stakeholders in the wider, as well as external partners and advisers.

You should be a qualified financial professional with a strong history in audit. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of appropriate financial accounting treatment for trading firms and crypto, and will be the perfect first role for someone looking to leave practice and move into industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of the Group’s (consolidated and individual legal entity) statutory financial reporting.
• Working alongside the Financial Control team to ensure smooth delivery the financial information required for statutory reporting.
• Audit liaison and compliance for year end.
• Ensure Revenue recognition policy is appropriate.
• Development of relevant accounting policies on an ongoing basis, especially in respect of new products.
• Assisting on financial due diligence on any proposed acquisitions.
• Understand accounting practices of newly acquired entities to identify accounting issues and assess the impact of any changes.
• Support with ongoing finance change/ transformation projects on an ongoing basis as the business continues to invest.