Chief accountant

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Chief Accountant to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, managing accounting processes, and contributing to strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, a thorough understanding of financial regulations, and experience in leading teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, tax regulations
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, preparing necessary documentation and responding to audit queries
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of accounts, including bank accounts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, stock and assets management
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations and prepare tax filings
• Collaborate with other departments to support business initiatives and provide financial insights
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience (5+ years) in accounting or finance roles
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with accounting software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in tax preparation and regulatory compliance
• Fluency in Latvian and English

What You Can Expect

Join a dynamic and inspiring role that encourages both personal and professional growth, while recognizing and celebrating your achievements. We foster an environment of collaboration, trust, and innovation where you can make a meaningful impact.

Our commitment to integrity 

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.