Senior Accountant (EMEA)
Oyster · Finance · Senior · 1mo ago
Open to candidates across EMEA.
The role is open across the EMEA region within UTC -4 to UTC +4.
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Who can apply
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Open to candidates across EMEA.
“Source location line: EMEA”
Distributed across 60+ countries, with this role requiring working hours based within UTC -4 to UTC +4.
- Async-first
- Oyster operates without borders or an HQ, prioritizing asynchronous and collaborative documentation-driven work.
- Contractor / B2B
- No mention of hiring international contractors or invoicing.
- Global stipend
- Offers a WFH equipment/laptop stipend and a monthly wellbeing allowance.
- Annual retreat
- No company-paid get-togethers mentioned.
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About the role
As a Senior Accountant at Oyster, you will own day-to-day accounting, monthly reporting, and ERP activities for Oyster entities worldwide, focusing on EMEA coverage. You will manage intercompany transactions, prepare balance-sheet reconciliations, lead month-end and year-end closes, coordinate statutory filings and audits, and improve systems and processes across a globally distributed finance function.
What you'll do
- Manage full-cycle accounting and intercompany transactions for global subsidiaries.
- Prepare and review financial statements and balance-sheet reconciliations across multiple entities.
- Lead month-end and year-end close activities, maintaining clear checklists and documentation.
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual local statutory filings and support packages.
- Oversee local statutory audits and reconcile statutory records to the ERP.
- Own assigned ERP activities and drive improvements in accounting standards, controls, and automation.
What you bring
- At least 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year at senior-accountant scope.
- CPA (or part-qualified) or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Strong knowledge of multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, reporting, and audit support.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and manipulating large datasets.
- Fluency in written and spoken English with proven ability to communicate asynchronously.
About Oyster
Oyster is a B Corp-certified global employment platform enabling companies to hire, pay, and care for team members across more than 60 countries.
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