Istra is a leading Algo-Trading research company specializing in developing and deploying High Frequency Trading strategies (HFT). We use state of the art technology and algorithms that are developed by our elite highly-skilled group of experienced researchers and developers in a challenging, pleasant, and rewarding work environment.
We are looking for a controller to join our Finance team.
This role is a temporary maternity leave replacement (~8 months).
What you'll do
Deal with aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting
Handle accounting operations including A/P, GL, Revenues, Cost Accounting
Prepare and monitor the budget and financial forecasts
Prepare monthly and annual financial statements including ongoing updates of the accounting systems.
Prepare multi entities month-end and year-end close processes
Provide quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Deal with government reporting requirements and tax filings and analysis
Deal with cash management constrains
Develop and maintain business process, accounting and internal control policies and procedures
Analyze ongoing financial data and provide KPI’s
Be involved with the audit process
Support other departments within the company including providing financial performance analysis
Requirements
What you’ll need to succeed:
A Certified Public Accountant
Cum laude Degree in Accounting
4+ years of overall accounting and finance experience (Big 4 + at least one additional role)
Excellent English proficiency
Solid understanding of accounting principles
Data analysis proficiency
Self-starter and high willingness to learn in a dynamic growing company environment
Technical proficiency with accounting software systems
Excellent control of all Office tools
So, if you're driven by a passion for accounting, controlling, and continuous learning and you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!