Xapo Bank

Financial Controller

Xapo Bank

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Gibraltar

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About the role

  • Own the end-to-end preparation of our consolidated financial statements (IFRS & GAAP), ensuring the highest degree of accuracy and integrity.
  • Lead all accounting operations, including efficient month-end and year-end close processes, to ensure timely and precise financial reporting.
  • Design and maintain a robust internal control framework to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with all financial policies.
  • Direct all regulatory reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to financial authorities, and proactively adapt practices to evolving regulations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, driving a seamless and efficient annual audit process from planning through to completion.
  • Drive all tax planning and compliance activities, with a special focus on navigating the complexities of cryptocurrency tax implications.
  • Drive the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes, leveraging NetSuite to enhance reporting capabilities and streamline operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
  • Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Proven working experience as a Controller with a minimum of 5 years of leading an accounting function
  • Proven track record in financial management with a focus on crypto accounting.
  • Proficiency in NetSuite is essential.
  • Strong understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency accounting principles.
  • Proven experience in financial reporting
  • Extensive experience in regulatory reporting and compliance.
  • Proven experience leading the external audit process.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • High level of integrity and ethical standards.
  • Experience in a fintech, Banking (Financial Services) or crypto banking environment.
  • Familiarity with international financial regulations and compliance related to cryptocurrency.
  • Advanced Excel skills
Benefits
  • Work from anywhere
  • Great work-life balance
  • Flexible PTO plan
  • Yearly budget for individual learning and development goals
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial statementsIFRSGAAPinternal control frameworkregulatory reportingtax planningfinancial managementcrypto accountingfinancial reportingadvanced Excel
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdecision-making skillsleadership abilitiesteam managementcommunication skillsintegrityethical standards
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceACAACCACIMA