Accounting Director

**Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech startup that is transforming insurance pricing and reserving with transparent machine learning.**

Our SaaS platform leverages the power of transparent machine learning and predictive analytics to inject game-changing speed, performance and reliability into insurers’ pricing and reserving processes.

Powered by skilled R&D, Product & Actuarial teams we’ve developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing and reserving in an unprecedented way. This results in a pricing solution which not only allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods, but which also incorporates next generation reserving functionalities, helping to predict and legislate for future claims, therefore constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.

**Akur8 has already been selected**:

- In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2023
- In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
- In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
- As No.24 in Sønr’s World Top 100 Insurtech Companies 2022
- As 3rd best overall (worldwide) in the CodinGame 2022 Software Engineering Fall Challenge

**With 35 nationalities within our team, and offices in Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan, Cologne, Atlanta and Montréal, Akur8's solution is international by design.**

Servicing more than 250+ clients across 4 continents and targeting all non-life insurance carriers, we focus on more mature markets for faster expansion.

To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.

**Requirements**:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Accounting Director** to lead and structure our accounting team as we prepare for significant growth and expansion. He will be joining the strong team already in place, with the main goal of structuring its activities and preparing it for the future.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Team Leadership and Development**:
- Oversee, mentor, and develop a team of three accountants.
- Formalize, and when necessary adjust, roles, responsibilities, and processes to ensure the team’s efficiency and effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.

**Compliance and Financial Reporting**:
- Ensure adherence to international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP) and local regulations in all operating countries.
- Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
- Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and successful audits.

**Consolidation and Taxes**:
- Manage the consolidation of financial statements across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Ensure accurate and compliant tax reporting, including corporate income tax, VAT, and other relevant taxes.
- Monitor changes in tax regulations and implement strategies to optimize the company’s tax position.

**ERP Implementation**:
- Act as the accounting lead for the successful implementation of a new ERP system.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize workflows.
- Ensure the system meets current and future accounting and reporting requirements.

**Scalability and Process Optimization**:
- Evaluate, refine, and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalability and operational efficiency.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring robust internal controls.
- Drive automation and innovation in accounting processes.

**Sales Administration and Billing**:
- Oversee the administration of sales contracts and ensure accurate invoicing processes.
- Implement controls and procedures to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of billing and revenue recognition.
- Collaborate with the sales and operations teams to resolve billing discrepancies and improve processes.

**Strategic Partnership**:
- Collaborate with the CFO and other leadership team members to align accounting strategies with business objectives.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data to support strategic decision-making.
- Assist in forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.

I**n order to be considered for this position you must imperatively respond to the following criteria**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum of [8-10] years of progressive accounting experience, with at least [3-5] years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in scaling accounting operations during periods of rapid growth, preferably within a startup or high-growth environment.
- Strong knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP) and multi-country compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated success in leading ERP implementations and optimizing financial systems.
- Experience in consolidation is a plus.
- Experience in tax management i