Junior Controller

Descrizione

TransferWise is on a mission to create a world of Money Without Borders but we can’t do it alone! Due to continued and rapid growth (we’re one of the fastest growing companies in Europe) we’re now looking for a strong specialist in financial controls and management reporting to join the Finance team in our Tallinn office.

You will be working closely with the chief accountant and financial controlling team, assisting with the monthly financial closing process.

Your mission:

• Monitor the progress of the month-closing flow and communicate the schedule to the rest of the team
• Coordinate the management financials review process, gathering feedback from the accounting and controlling teams
• Prepare the reporting package review summary for the management
• Investigate the review findings, identifying and fixing errors and process flaws
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the internal controls in finance
• Assist and build accounting decision documents for internal and external auditor review

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Guide your own path to success - you’ll have the freedom and autonomy to define the vision and the support for making it happen
• Be challenged - we’re growing at breakneck speed so there’s lots to learn and lots to do
• Expand your skills - once you’ve got a hang of your mission we can offer exciting opportunities in building efficient financial reporting processes and strong internal controls.

A bit about you:

We’re looking for someone who's happy and productive when working in a highly flexible, yet demanding startup environment. Do not expect a rigid job description and team structure - we work in an adaptive and flexible way which helps us to react quickly and work at speed.

• Extensive experience in financial audit or controlling
• Strong knowledge in financial reporting and internal controls
• Positive and cooperative attitude combined with a hands-on approach - a ‘doer’
• Not afraid of making decisions, can work autonomously and take initiative
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to travel (1-2 weeks a quarter)

Bonus points for

• International experience: working experience abroad or in an international company, demonstrating ability to work across cultures and a good handling of cultural differences
• Master’s degree in accounting/finance, professional qualification (ACCA or similar)
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS

What we offer in return:

• Competitive monthly salary
• Generous stock options package
• Incredible benefits

A bit about TransferWise:

Since 2011, we’ve had a clear mission: money without borders. Built by and for people who live global lives, we’re the fairest, easiest way to manage your money across borders.

We’re just at the beginning of our story and we’re growing at an incredible pace. We won’t stop until anyone, anywhere can send, spend and receive money wherever they are, whatever they’re doing. There’s still heaps to do and we can’t do it alone.

Our People:

At TransferWise, you’ll be joining a movement of people who believe in a better, fairer, more transparent way of moving money around the world. You’ll collaborate to do your best work and take on problems that no one has looked at before.

If you’re keen to learn, grow, try new things and aren’t afraid of a bold plan, you’ll fit right in.

How we work:

At TransferWise our strategy emerges from the collective brainpower of all our people, who are organised in dozens of independent, autonomous teams. Teams stay closest to our customers, so they choose what problems to solve and where to spend the most time.

You’ll experience radical levels of ownership and empowerment within your role. Plus the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on our customers.

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