About us:
Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. We're committed to putting the power of cryptocurrency in everyone's hands sensibly and responsibly.
Since 2013, we've helped millions of people around the world invest safely in crypto. We do this by cutting through the hype and supporting customers at every step of the way. All products and cryptocurrencies on our platform must first meet stringent legal, risk and technical security standards.
Transparency is key for us. Luno stores all crypto on a 1:1 basis and we have rigorous processes in place so you can be confident your investment is secure. We're available in more than 40 countries around the world and we work closely with respective regulators in all of these markets to be fully compliant, as we believe this is the best way to help everyone, everywhere, invest safely.
About the Finance Team
Luno Accountants are a savvy bunch who love what they do. We handle the core accounting responsibilities at Luno and as a member of this fast-paced, growing team, you know your accounting principles applied in business from back to front, you are deadline-driven, you have a problem-solving and value-adding mindset.
We're looking for a self-starter, creative thinker and collaborative individual who is passionate about developing themselves and others and who is willing to go above and beyond.
The role in a nutshell:
In this role, you will contribute to the Reporting and Control team's strategy within the Luno Group.
Your mission will be:
Reporting responsibilities:
- Complete ownership and detailed reviewer of respective legal entity trial balances within the assigned region.
- Review applicable reconciliations & sign off where relevant for all entities in the Region.
- Liaise with the specialists on entity specific captions (i.e. Revenue and Customer Fund Balances) to ensure in-depth understanding of the numbers prepared by the specialists (act as second review of these numbers), also ensure accurate journaling of the numbers.
- Review journal entries posted for accruals + prepayments.
- Review and process regional tax journal entries - with a full understanding of how the values were derived.
- Review and process regional payroll journal entries - alongside the preparation of a full payroll reconciliation.
- Approve invoices and release regional specific payments in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist with value-added commentary on regional management accounts (clear understanding of regional results).
Audit & statutory responsibilities: - Key point of contact with the regional external and internal auditors for applicable entities.
- Responsible for project management of the regional external audit to ensure timely completion of annual audits and the adherence to regulatory reporting deadlines, up to and including the preparation of entity financial statements.
- Responsible for the final preparation(prior to audit commencement) of the audit packs (for the relevant entities) for recurring audit requests.
- Completion of all legal entity statutory/ compliance related requests (i.e. surveys/ due diligence etc).
Governance, Risk and Control: - Contribute to the risk and control framework for region specific risks.
- Key point of contact with the tax team on regional tax issues.
- Act as finance representative at the Regional Board meetings (including preparation of regional finance decks).
- Responsible for country specific compliance reporting.
Continuous Transformation: - Continued involvement in transformation projects i.e. assisting with building systems, improving process efficiencies, creating automation and implementing internal controls.
Ad-hoc: - Take ownership of the allocated system as system champion(where applicable).
- Working closely with the FP&A discipline to ensure accurate expense forecasting for the region.
- Assisting with ad-hoc tax tasks relating to the region.
A little about you: - Qualified Accountant.
- Demonstrated understanding of regional entity structures and operations.
- Demonstrated attention to detail through robust review processes.
- Must be at an advanced level Excel / Google Sheets.
- System experience with relevant ERP systems.
- Ability to work remotely.
- Candidates must have reliable internet connection and a conducive work from home set-up.
Advantageous (Nice to have requirements): - Experience with cryptocurrencies, digital assets or financial assets.
- Special tools / system experience Sage X3 and / or Tipalti.
- Experience working in a fast moving and ever-evolving environment.
Life at Luno: - Remote but reachable work policy gives you the freedom to choose between working from home or the office.
- Plus the option to buy and sell up to 5 days leave.
- Improve body and mind, with excellent private medical insurance.
- Access to Learnably and our additional learning platforms for your personal and professional development.
- 6 months primary care-giver leave.
- Paw-ternity leave for your furry friend.
- Annual Inspiration Day in addition to your annual leave which increases based on your length of service!
- A collaborative, friendly work community, with regular social events and virtual cooking, dancing, drawing and house planting classes hosted by our Lunauts.
- Free lunch and snacks.
- 0 fees up to a certain amount with Luno from the day you start.*
*Offer only available on Luno Instant Buy, not Luno Exchange
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.#J-18808-Ljbffr
