Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Accountant
Location: London
Reports to: Accounting Manager

About Droit:

At Droit, we build mission-critical, breakthrough products to advance global regulatory compliance and real-time controls. We are pioneers in computational law and automating intelligent decision making. We see the complexity of rules and regulations as an opportunity. With our award-winning, patented platform, we help our clients systematically identify the right action and improve operational efficiencies in an ever-changing regulatory environment.

We value intellectually curious, creative people who enjoy solving challenging, interesting problems and building breakthrough products. Our culture and organizational model encourage accountability, collaboration and personal development.  

About the role:

This role reports to the Accounting Manager. While the role will start off with a focus on accounting, the view is that it will broaden over time into FP&A and business operations.

What you’ll do in this role: 

• Work with outsourced AP firm to produce weekly AP aging report to facilitate weekly payment runs.
• Onboard new vendors.
• Prepare client invoices, weekly AR aging reports and follow up on cash collection.
• Prepare weekly cashflow reports.
• Work with Accounting Manager to perform the monthly, quarterly and annual closings of the entities within the group which includes Journal Entries (revenue, stock compensation, payroll, transfer pricing, deferred costs), Month-End Close, P&L analysis.
• Employee expense report review.
• Work with team and external accountants to complete financial audits and tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Improve control environment by identifying and implementing controls.
• Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assist in creating and updating the financial projections and budgets of the company using forecasting application Vena.
• Work with Accounting Manager to refine and automate cost analysis accounting models.
• Support Accounting Manager and VP of Finance and Business Operations with ad hoc analysis and projects.
  
  

What we are looking for: 

Experience:

• Active CA with 3 years' experience in accounting, financial and analytical roles.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• UK/US Accounting experience.
• Big 4 Audit experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Netsuite.
• Excellent time management and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire for professional skill development opportunities and to be in a dynamic learning environment.
• A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality.

Key Attributes:

• Someone who loves data and delights in detail.
• A clear communicator and a self-motivated individual.
• Happy to work independently, yet able to thrive in a team.
• Able to balance and meet multiple deadlines.
• Appetite for learning and sharing knowledge.
• Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• A problem solver who is comfortable challenging the status quo.
  
  

What we offer:  

• Competitive compensation, including retirement benefits, and equity in a scaling FinTech firm
• Holistic benefits for you and your family to support your physical and mental health. 
• A commitment to growth through continuous feedback and experiences. 
• The opportunity to work in close-knit, global teams.
• Flexibility for where you work and purpose for when we come together in person. 
  
  

A little more about Droit:

We believe in maintaining a diverse, innovative and inclusive workforce. Our people join us from a variety of backgrounds, and these diverse experiences help fuel our growth and ensure that our clients receive best-in-class products. 

As we scale, we continue to commit to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or Veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics. 

For more details on the company, please visit our website.