Our client is a dynamic independent provider of trust and corporate services established in Cyprus, offering inter alia, tax advisory, fund administration, investment services, accounting and book-keeping, legal services and insolvency services in a number of key jurisdictions.  The Group’s business is focused on professionalism, attention to detail, and specialization on selected services with a strong partner network worldwide. Currently they are looking to recruit a Financial Services – Team Lead for their established offices in Limassol. This role can be done fully remotely. You’ll only need to go to the office for meetings and some other obligations. 

Responsibilities:

• Review and advise on business transactions
• Supervise accountants and finance officers
• Allocate tasks, monitor deadlines and ensure workload balance
• Review work, provide coaching, support, training, and development to team members
• Responsible to ensure internal controls and accounting policies are followed by team members
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Perform variance analysis (actual vs budget) and provide commentary and/or suggest corrective actions
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for financial performance monitoring
• Reviewing and occasionally processing accounting transactions
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes
• Review and ensure accuracy of management accounts and financial statements prepared under IFRS
• Review the accounting reports prepared for Funds
• Support implementation of risk management frameworks and internal policies
• Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial reporting processes

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• ACCA/ACA qualification is mandatory
• At least 5 years of relevant previous experience of which 2 post obtaining professional qualification
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the accounting services industry 
• Experience in managing a portfolio of client accounts
• Fluent business level Greek and English
• Strong accounting knowledge (IFRS, accruals, controls).
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
• High proficiency with ERP systems (Odoo)
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage teams and communicate with stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure
• Management skills and experience
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of MS office
• Very good knowledge of Tax and VAT
• Initiative and reliability
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Customer service orientation
• Time management and good organizational skills

Working Hours: 

The working hours are from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 – 18:00 with an hour lunch break and Friday’s from 9:00 – 15:30. This role can be done fully remotely. You’ll only need to go to the office for client/ team meetings and some other obligations.

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) to [email protected] and include the reference:  Team Lead Financial Services (hybrid/remote) – VAC-C4140. We look forward to hearing from you!