Head of Accounting, Control & Compliance

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Head of Accounting, Control & Compliance overseeing global finance at Songtradr. Leading teams and ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance across all jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for leading the global accounting function and ensuring operational excellence across all core financial processes.
  • Ownership of the entity month-end close cycle, ensuring on-time accuracy and completeness of entity accounting and deliverables.
  • Manage, develop, and engage a team of five global-based finance professionals.
  • Work closely with the Finance Operations Manager and the Finance Operations team to collaborate on and ensure high-quality data entry, and to manage upstream and downstream processes.
  • Design, implement, and enforce internal control frameworks, including supporting the banking relationships.
  • You’ll also have accountability for statutory and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions, including payroll, filings, and audits.
  • Ownership of the ERP system as the accounting “super user”, supporting ongoing optimization and ensuring the Chart of Accounts remains clean, scalable, and aligned with Group Finance.
  • Drive continuous improvement across systems and processes to increase the accuracy, completeness, and speed of accounting and reporting.
  • Approve key payments across AP, payroll, statutory, and tax, and own relevant accounting policies in consultation with Group Finance and Finance Operations.
  • Other projects and tasks as required

Requirements:

  • Strong experience leading accounting functions in a multi-entity, international environment and leading teams through transformational change
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience to ensure accuracy of local GAAP and IFRS accounting
  • Proven ownership and improvement of the month-end close and financial reporting processes
  • Deep understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks
  • Experience managing statutory reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements
  • Experience working with ERP systems and maintaining a scalable Chart of Accounts
  • Strong leadership experience in managing and developing accounting teams
  • Ability to operate with high ownership and accountability in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to set the path and structure, and work in the grey.
  • Experience in high-growth or scaling businesses
  • Exposure to global finance structures and cross-border operations
  • Track record of improving finance processes, controls, and systems
  • Experience working closely with Group Finance / FP&A functions

Benefits:

  • Inspiration
  • Knowledge
  • Career development