CAREERS

ABOUT US

The Algorand Foundation's mission is to power a world where information has integrity & innovative solutions can scale - based on the Algorand blockchain technology.

The Algorand blockchain is uniquely capable of delivering on the promise of a borderless global economy. It achieves transaction throughputs at the speed of traditional finance, but with immediate finality, near zero transaction costs, and on a 24/7 basis. Its carbon-neutral platform and unique pure proof-of-stake consensus mechanism offers security and scalability on a decentralized protocol, all without a second of downtime since it went live in 2019. The Algorand Foundation is dedicated to fulfilling the global promise of the Algorand blockchain by taking responsibility for promoting the technology, decentralized governance, and a healthy and prosperous open-source ecosystem. Learn more about Algorand Foundation at www.algorand.co

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Algorand Foundation is seeking a dynamic and crypto-passionate Senior Accountant to oversee a wide range of accounting, budgeting, and financial operations. This role involves preparing accurate financial reports and executing critical accounting processes that have a global impact on the Foundation’s operations.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional eager to gain comprehensive exposure to all aspects of the finance and accounting function within a leading blockchain organization. This role reports to the Finance Manager.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare journal entries in accounting systems.
  
• Manage and execute month-end close procedures, including trial balance reconciliations and P&L variance analysis.
  
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Process, track and reconcile transactions for both fiat and crypto ensuring quality control.
  
• Support the preparation of audit and tax deliverables.
  
• Work with all levels of management, teams and colleagues to ensure integration and improvement of financial and accounting processes.
• Support the preparation and production of budget, management reports and other financial reports for management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
  
• Chartered Accountant.
  
• Experience working in Fintech, the Big 4, Blockchain, Crypto.
  
• Expertise in FP&A, budgeting, financial reporting, international payment processing and bookkeeping.
  
• Knowledge in accounting software (preferably Sage), Excel and modelling tools preferred.
  
• Hands-on and proactive professional with ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Ability to work on ad hoc projects.
  
• Detail oriented, analytical, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions/ambiguity.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and effective communication abilities.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration.
• Excellent retention program.
• Monthly wellness budget.
• Computer and tech accessories provided.
• Diverse, open, inclusive and collaborative culture.
• You own your growth plan.

NOTE FOR APPLICANTS
Algorand Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable laws, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws of the country in which the applicant resides.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact join@algorand.foundation

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All information gathered will be treated in strict confidence and solely used for recruitment purposes.

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To protect the interests of all parties, Algorand Foundation does not accept unsolicited resumes from a third party agency/ search firm recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any Algorand Foundation employee, regardless of the means of transmission (email, social media, etc.) will become the sole property of Algorand Foundation. Algorand Foundation will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.