Accounting Jobs at Optimism Unlimited

What are the role responsibilities?

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, intercompany consolidations, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations, and crypto wallet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies for each group company.
• Monitor and analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, providing actionable P&L insights.
• Manage the payroll process, including processing employee salaries, benefits, tax withholdings, and crypto remuneration, as well as processing expense claims and corporate card spend management.
• Prepare numbers for corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations across the group.
• Coordinate and manage the year-end internal audit process, ensuring timely completion and accuracy of financial statements.
• Manage cryptocurrency transactions, including recording purchases, sales, grants, and transfers, and reconciling wallet balances.
• Assist in implementing internal financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.
• Stay informed about developments in the cryptocurrency industry, including regulatory changes and emerging accounting standards related to digital assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions related to token commitments and movements.
• Work to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Provide additional support with token treasury logistics.
• Provide the Controller with other support as required.

What skills do you bring?

• Fully qualified chartered accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / CPA)
• 5+ Years experience in a top 5 accounting firm
• Strong technical accounting ability
• Strong understanding of accounting principles under IFRS and US GAAP, with experience of applying them to a complex and dynamic business environment
• Experience working with crypto transactions and digital assets is highly desirable
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems, with advanced excel / google sheets skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders across the collective.
• Proactive and creative mindset with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion