Xapo Bank - Financial Controller (Remote - Work from Anywhere)

Remote - Gibraltar2w ago

Remote Senior EMEA Asset Management Banking Financial Controller Controller Reporting Financial Reporting Close Team Management ACCA

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred. • At least 5 years as a Controller leading an accounting function. • Experience in a bank, fintech or crypto business. • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and FRS 102, with experience preparing financial statements under both. • Crypto asset accounting under IFRS, including fair value revaluation and on-chain reconciliations, backed by a working understanding of blockchain. • Regulatory reporting experience, including Basel capital and liquidity returns (e.g. COREP). GFSC or FCA exposure is preferred. • External audits experience. • NetSuite proficiency is essential. • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets. SQL or BI tools (e.g. BigQuery, Looker) are an advantage. • Has used AI tools in previous finance roles and is comfortable working alongside AI-driven automations and checking their output. • Experience leading and developing a finance team. • Clear writer, able to explain complex numbers to non-finance colleagues and handle regulator and auditor correspondence in a fully remote team. • Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and high standards of integrity. • A dedicated workspace. • A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area. • Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting and control • Prepare the group’s consolidated and entity financial statements under IFRS and FRS 102, from first draft to sign-off. • Run month-end and year-end close for a multi-entity group in Gibraltar and the UK, including consolidation and intercompany eliminations. • Oversee the statutory accounts of each group entity. • Make sure the internal control system stays accurate and keeps its integrity. • Regulatory reporting • Lead regulatory reporting to the GFSC and FCA, including prudential returns on capital and liquidity and periodic management accounts. • Work with Data, Operations, Compliance and other teams to prepare client asset reporting. • Keep up with regulatory change and update reporting when requirements change. • External audit • Run the group external audit from planning through fieldwork, queries and sign-off. • Be the main contact between Xapo and the auditors, answering technical questions and keeping the audit on timetable. • Technical accounting • Support the Director of Finance on technical accounting, including the treatment of crypto assets under IFRS. • Write technical accounting positions and contribute to decisions on finance systems and infrastructure. • Help draft accounting policies, memos and decision records. • Own tax compliance and manage the external tax advisors, including the tax treatment of crypto assets. • Systems, process and automation • Improve finance processes and NetSuite reporting. • Work with the finance transformation team to build AI and automation into close and reporting, and adopt new tools as they roll out. • Manage the existing close and regulatory reporting review process and look for ways to improve it. • Team management • Team management • Lead and develop the Financial Controlling and Regulatory Reporting teams, fostering strong performance, accountability, and collaboration. • Drive a high-performance culture by setting clear objectives, developing future leaders, and ensuring the team has the skills to support evolving business and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Impact Globally, Work Remotely. • Shape the FutureImprove lives through cutting-edge technology, work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world. • Shape the Future • Great work-life balanceBuild amazing things with a balance of autonomy and collaborative teamwork. Set your own work schedule and make use of a flexible PTO plan when you need to recharge. • Great work-life balance • Expect ExcellenceCollaborate, learn, and grow with a high-performance team. Learn how you learn best - from books to conferences, you’ll get a yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals. • Expect Excellence • At Xapo, we prioritize consumer protection and adhere to regulatory requirements by ensuring that all Xapiens are accountable for upholding principles of fair treatment, transparency, and ethical conduct in their interactions with customers and stakeholders.