Audit & Compliance Manager

SKELAR is a venture builder that builds international product IT companies, where we recreated the venture capital world. Together with our co-founders, we gather strong teams to kick off and run tech businesses and win at global markets.
To effectively coordinate the financial reporting process and manage regulatory and tax compliance across a multinational group of companies, we are seeking a proactive and strong professional to join and strengthen SKELAR’s International Reporting and Tax Compliance team as an Audit & Compliance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

— Serve as a key figure in understanding the financial performance of the Projects’ entities and their consolidated results;

— Act as the primary coordinator and first point of contact for stand-alone financial reporting requirements;

— Prepare stand-alone and consolidated financial statements for the Projects’ entities on a recurring basis (quarterly, annually, ad-hoc). Review financial statements to ensure proper support and documentation for key account balances and transactions;

— Support consolidated and statutory audits and manage the review processes conducted by external auditors;

— Organize and coordinate the workflow of external accounting service providers across various jurisdictions;

— Develop and manage tax models to illustrate the attributes of multinational entities and calculate effective tax rates;

— Perform financial forecasting and maintain control over taxation in a multinational environment;

— Assist in coordination of CPAs and external tax advisory firms with the preparation and submission of income tax returns for the Projects’ entities in various jurisdictions (US, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Estonia);

— Design, document, and implement controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with financial reporting and internal control standards;

— Provide expertise and guidance on financial reporting standards and financial compliance requirements;

— Lead other compliance-related projects as needed, depending on business priorities.

Skills and experience needed to join the board:

— Minimum 3-5 years of experience in either Big-4 / second-tier audit firms or top local or international businesses in a relevant role;
— Demonstrated competence of accounting practices and procedures, including IFRS/US GAAP and other regulatory reporting standards;
— Ability to focus on details to ensure and maintain data accuracy and demonstrate holistic understanding of accounting and financial statements;
— Structured thinking and excellent organizational skills;
— Sound analytical, problem-solving and commercial instincts and skills;
— Strong financial expertise — financial reporting / auditing (international qualifications like ACCA, DipIFR, CFA, CIMA, completed or in progress, would be an advantage).

What Would Be a Plus:

— Leadership and management potential are considered as a huge advantage;
— Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment;
— Proactive self-starter, with proven ability to initiate business changes (you are not likely to be told what exactly you have to do in order to bring value; we are here to lead you, not to micromanage);
— Upper-Intermediate English, both written and oral.

SKELAR is a place for self-realization of talents who are able to create successful companies. We call such companies the next big everything. We believe in their power and scale.

We will keep developing tech businesses, conquer global markets, and work for the victory of Ukraine 🇺🇦

What we offer:

— Competitive salary;

— Significant impact on a rapidly growing business and contribution to how it shapes up;

— Ample career opportunities for ambitious growth and development;

— Working alongside professionals from top local and international companies (Big Law, Big 4, McKinsey, Horizon, Bolt, Didi, etc.) who have launched more than one business and can share practical experience, insights and ideas;

— Flat organizational structure without hierarchical barriers;

— A possibility to attend internal, external courses, seminars and the access to a corporate library;

— Comfortable working environment. We provide all necessary work equipment for your role and serve complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks in the office;

— 20 days of paid vacation, medical insurance and a variety of sports activities available for employees inside and outside the office;

— Besides businesses, we are developing the SKELAR foundation, a charitable initiative — an internal project by employees to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Within the initiative, we create and fund large projects that help bring our victory closer.

Let's build the next big everything together!