Chief Accountant

TheSoul Publishing is one of the world’s most popular online media companies. We produce entertaining, positive and original content — including videos, articles, animation, and music — for our 1,5 billion followers on social media channels, such as 5-Minute Crafts, Bright Side and 123 GO!. Behind the scenes, there is our team of 2,500+ creative minds working remotely from 70 countries and in 5 offices. Join us and take a leap into the world of creativity!
We are rapidly growing our capabilities and now looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to support our new studio in Riga, Latvia by performing full-cycle accountancy.
Responsibilities:
Enter purchase details (vendors information, invoices and pricing) into internal system;
Coordinate regular inventory audits and report on audit findings;
Review relevant internal controls and recommend improvements;
Work with our company buyers and ensure purchases do not exceed budget;
Work with other global Studio accountants to ensure consistency of group policies;
Prepare a monthly purchasing summary reporting on actual v budget variances;
Work with Cyprus accountants to assist with the group monthly financial close process;
Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information;
Prepare and/or review inventory trend reports for management;
Assisting with ad-hoc finance reports.
Requirements:
Qualified accountant with knowladge of latvian laws
Higher education in finance or accounting;
At least 6-7 years proven work experience as a Bookkeeper, Accountant or similar role;
Proven experience in full-cycle accountancy and payroll
Advanced knowledge of PC software applications (specifically with excel spreadsheets and database/inventory management software);
Good understanding of supply chain procedures;
Excellent organisational skills;
Good communication and teamwork skills;
Fluent English language skills (both written and verbal);
Ability to demonstrate personal drive and the ability to make an impact;
Ability to travel to other TheSoul Publishing Studios for business purpose.
Knowledge of and experience in Payroll, Tax (Corporate Income Tax and VAT) and Statistical Compliance
What we offer:
Full-time official employment: 9:00-18:00, Mon-Fri;
Competitive salary;
Medical Insurance;
Lunch vouchers at Lido Origo;
Parking space at Europark Origo;
Work in a modern video studio with talented co-workers;
800+ internal educational courses and materials, individual programs on demand, internal expertise hubs and transparent knowledge sharing;
A tech-savvy approach and carefully structured processes: no bureaucracy, an ecosystem friendly to new ideas, transparent task management, asynchronous communication (fewer meetings and more thoughtful written communication);
Creative vibes and an international team: 90% of company employees are creators who work from 70+ countries and make awesome positive content for millions of followers worldwide.
Interested? Send your CV to edyta.bujak@id.thesoul.io and don't forget to write the vacancy's name in the subject line of your message!
We appreciate your interest in this position and our company. Your CV will be reviewed carefully by our team, and if we are ready to move forward with your application, one of our recruiters will contact you and explain the next steps.
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