Senior Accountant - Forex/Crypto

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department of the local entity.
2. Prepare financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
3. Prepare and manage the annual budget, working closely with department heads to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
4. Monitor and analyse financial performance against the budget, providing insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.
5. Assist in developing and maintaining financial models to support decision-making.
6. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
7. Conduct regular financial analysis and provide insights to support decision-making.
8. Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes.
9. Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
10. Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
11. Setup and optimise accounting systems to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.
12. Demonstrate excellent time management skills to meet deadlines consistently.
13. Demonstrate strong experience in reconciliation in trading environment against internal trading system and external data and/or system.
14. Demonstrate good knowledge in crypto asset and cold wallet reconciliation.
15. Demonstrate good understanding and experience in accounting principles regarding income recognition in relation to client account top-up, FX/Crypto conversion, cross-border payment and withdrawal etc.
16. Ensure efficient processes in bad debt management and appropriate accounting record.
17. Enforce strong risk and operational controls at all times and secure satisfactory audit results.
18. Ensure all Operations activities are carried out in compliance with authorised processes and procedures and all processes to be documented.
19. Any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. Professional accountancy qualification from ACCA, CIMA, or other relevant associations.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar role, preferably in the financial industry or cryptocurrency.
4. Knowledge of FinTech, blockchain and cryptocurrency.
5. In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
6. Proficiency in financial software and systems.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
11. Strong excel skills, ability to handle large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
12. Ability to work as part of a team and manage projects.