Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager
Full-timeJob Overview
Role Overview
The Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager will oversee the financial operations and accounting processes of five Aethos entities (CH, IT, ES, PT, DE, UK) , ensuring timely, accurate, and standardised reporting. This will also include setup of new entities, bank accounts, payroll and other key items. This role will work closely with third-party mandated accounting firms, internal stakeholders, and the leadership team to maintain high-quality financial systems, streamline processes, and support decision-making.
Role Overview
The Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager will oversee the financial operations and accounting processes of five Aethos entities (CH, IT, ES, PT, DE, UK) , ensuring timely, accurate, and standardised reporting. This will also include setup of new entities, bank accounts, payroll and other key items. This role will work closely with third-party mandated accounting firms, internal stakeholders, and the leadership team to maintain high-quality financial systems, streamline processes, and support decision-making.
- Key Responsibilities
- Oversee bookkeeping, financial records, and statutory accounting for five separate legal entities.
- Coordinate with third-party accounting firms to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of reports.
- Review monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Develop and enforce standardised accounting policies, processes, and reporting formats across all entities.
- Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop and Maintain a strong internal control framework of governance and control.
- Oversee and undertake invoice processing, supplier onboarding, approval workflows, and payment cycles. All whilst ensuring all key payments undergo dual control process’s.
- Manage customer/hotel billing, including creating and issuing invoices for all relevant entities.
- Track receivables, reconcile client accounts, and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Maintain accurate revenue recognition practices.
- Manage payroll processes, ensuring accurate monthly payroll and compliance with local regulations.
- Ensure all accruals are correctly handled including Payroll: Holidays, Bonuses, audit fees, accounting fees, etc..
- Oversee treasury and cash flow management, including payment scheduling and bank relationships.
- Prepare/Manage all intercompany loans and maintain a clear overview of all loans
- Support when necessary fundraising initiatives for Aethos
- Prepare timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and consolidated summaries for leadership. This is key for individual entities and the group rollup of all entities.
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
- Rolling 12 month Liquidity planning for all entities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial dashboards or reporting tools.
- Manage and oversee statutory financial accounting.
- Manage and oversee the Audit process for corporate entities.
- Ensure timely completion of audits including necessary Minutes, ESOP, Disclosures and any other required documents.
- Maintain records of supplier contracts, ensuring proper financial documentation and alignment with accounting processes.
- Support contract negotiation where required.
- Support on necessary ad-hoc items relating to Aethos.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA/CPA/CIMA preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally within a multi-entity or group environment.
- Experience working with outsourced accounting firms or shared services teams.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls.
- Advanced Excel proficiency; ERP or accounting software experience preferred.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
1. Multi-Entity Accounting Oversight
2. Standardisation & Process Improvement
3. Financial Operations Management
Accounts Payable (AP)
Accounts Receivable (AR)
General Finance Operations
Financing & Fundraising
4. Reporting & Analysis
5. Audit
6. Supplier & Contract Oversight
7. Other
Qualifications & Experience