Global Head of Accounting

Sofia, Bulgaria. Posted 8 months ago

The role

You will lead a 60-member Global Accounting Operations team across Brazil, Bulgaria, and Chile. You will oversee Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Financial Ledger processes to ensure accounting excellence and scalable infrastructure.

What you will do

Lead and develop Accounting Operations teams across Brazil, Bulgaria, and Chile
Standardise and optimise global R2R, P2P, O2C, and FGL processes
Drive automation initiatives in partnership with Global Process Owners, Finance Systems Architect, and SAP team
Ensure consistent IFRS and local GAAP compliance
Oversee month-end and quarter-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting quality
Provide strategic insight to senior finance leadership

Required qualifications

Advanced expertise in IFRS
Proven experience overseeing complex, multi-entity accounting operations in financial services or fintech and fast-paced environments
Experience leading global accounting teams across multiple regions
Deep knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP systems
Experience leading automation or systems transformation initiatives
Strategic finance leader who balances operational excellence with long-term scalability and governance
Ability to operate in a complex and agile organization

Benefits

Virtual Stock Option programme
Annual L&D budget of €2,000
25 days of paid leave, plus one extra day per year of service (up to 35)
Public holidays and special leave options
Comprehensive health and life insurance including dental coverage
On-site yoga
Co-sponsored Multisport card
Tax-free food voucher program
Free shuttle buses connecting to Joliot-Curie metro station
New baby bonus
Subsidised daycare for kids aged 9 months to 12 years
1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service

About the company

SumUp creates powerful, easy-to-use financial solutions to help small business owners run their businesses. It is a global team of 3,000+ people from over 90 nationalities.