How about a job that works for you? 🤔 

Ever dreamt of a role where you call the shots on where you work? Welcome to Safeguard Global! We're all about making work fit your life, not the other way around. 🦸 
 

Our “work in any way” philosophy means tackling projects from the comfort of your couch, breaking up your day to run errands, or taking meetings from a cozy café in another country. At Safeguard Global, you have the flexibility to balance productivity with life’s moments while meeting your deadlines. ️ 

Our Accounting team plays a crucial role in delivering accurate financial data for both Group Reporting and local accounting needs. Working closely with our payroll colleagues, they ensure operations are fully understood and correctly reflected in the financials.
 

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll help maintain the financial health and discipline of our entities. You’ll manage records, prepare statements, ensure compliance, and support key financial decisions. This role also involves overseeing accounts payable and receivable, reviewing journal entries, and assisting with audits and taxes.

This role is a 1 year FTC.

How you will make a difference: 

• Deliver top-quality monthly financial reports, digging deep into P&L and balance sheet positions to keep us financially sharp.
• Run weekly bank reconciliations, analyse cash positions, and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Keep a close eye on cashflows, proactively spotting and raising any red flags.
• Team up with Accounts Receivable to drive invoicing and quickly identify outstanding debts.
• Own intercompany reconciliations to ensure our global financials stay perfectly aligned.
• Take charge of market-related AP, uncover liabilities, and keep everything under tight control.
• Process month-end journal entries with precision and timeliness.
• Safeguard robust financial controls and ensure we’re always 100% compliant.
• Identify potential business risks early, helping us stay ahead of the curve.
• Support local accounting, tax, and audit partners with thorough documentation and clear explanations whenever needed.
• Build and deliver a variety of reports that empower smarter business decisions.
• Continually review and refine processes, procedures, and policies to drive improvements.

What will make you stand out: 

• Strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting, with solid experience in a senior accounting or similar role.
• Experience or exposure to working within a dynamic multinational business environment.
• Expertise in preparing and reviewing financial statements, P&L, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• A deep understanding of operational processes that links finance to the heart of the business.
• Sharp data analysis skills that turn numbers into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal English.
• Advanced Excel skills to streamline tasks and unlock deeper financial insights.
• A history of designing and implementing process improvements - finance project experience is a major plus!

About us: 

We’re not bound by traditional ways of doing things. Yep, we enable global expansion without the risk for more than 1,500 clients, but what really sets us apart is our vibe. We’re a community of 900+ Guardians, spread-out over 50+ countries, united by our dedication to a remote first and flexible workforce. 

Why become a Guardian:  

• ‍ Autonomy and Flexibility (work in any way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include life needs like school runs and gym breaks in your schedule, all while maintaining a high standard of work. 

• Generous leave: Enjoy a competitive leave package including paid bonding leaves for new additions to your family    

• Make a difference: Get 2 paid charitable days off to contribute to causes you believe in 

• Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.  

• ✈️ International environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.   

• ⭐ Human centered culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve. 

• Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.  

Next Steps:  

Ready to join a workforce that shapes itself around your life, and embrace remote work like a pro? Apply by clicking on the following link. We wish you the best with your application. Our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, or provide a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time.  

Welcome to the future of work!  

At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.