Head of Accounting, SeQura
Payment-by-instalments platform
Open for applications
Payment-by-instalments platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make payments easy, flexible, and accessible for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will bring a robust accounting background, preferably within innovative, technology-driven companies, as well as banking or financial institution experience
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA certification is highly preferred
- Proficiency in both English and Spanish is a must!
- At least 10 years in accounting, including 5+ years in a similar role, ideally in innovative, fast-scaling companies or financial institutions
- Deep knowledge of IFRS, regulatory requirements, tax compliance, and audit processes; proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite and experience with visualization tools
- Proven ability to align financial strategies with business goals, with a track record of preparing accounting for IPOs or significant transitions
- Strong leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talent
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of addressing complex Accounting and financial challenges
- Translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Comfortable working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to the fast-paced demands of a growing company
What the job involves
- We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Head of Accounting to lead our accounting operations and play a pivotal role in shaping SeQura’s financial future
- This position is critical to our organization’s growth and success, particularly as we prepare for a potential IPO in the coming years
- As the Head of Accounting, you will oversee financial operations, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and accounting standards (IFRS)
- Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be instrumental in aligning financial strategies with company goals, managing a high-performing accounting team, and ensuring operational excellence
- This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker with the expertise to navigate the challenges of scaling a dynamic organization
- Oversee and lead all accounting operations across multiple entities and geographies (EU and beyond), ensuring excellence in financial reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory adherence
- Transition to and ensure future compliance with IFRS and other relevant accounting standards across the organization
- Oversee and refine the monthly close process and entity-wide reconciliation procedures
- Ensure accurate, timely tax filings and manage external audit and regulatory relationships
- Build scalable accounting policies and processes, mentor a high-performing team, and foster leadership growth while driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Drive financial strategies and IPO readiness, acting as a strategic advisor and collaborating cross-functionally
- Oversee daily functions, including Accounts Receivable, Revenue, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and reconciliations
- Identify and address operational inefficiencies, collaborating closely with our dedicated Finance-Tech team and cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions
- Implement and optimize workflows to improve financial operations and reporting accuracy
- Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting for senior management, external stakeholders, and board presentations
- Analyze financial performance to identify improvement opportunities and execute corrective strategies
- Provide forward-looking insights to drive data-driven decision-making and organizational growth
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity
- Align financial reporting and practices with IPO regulatory and market standards, ensuring seamless readiness for public markets
- Oversee external audit processes, ensuring compliance and a smooth collaboration with auditors and advisors
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory updates, and best practices in finance and accounting
Application process
- We kindly ask that you submit your CV in English, as it is the official language of our community
Our take
SeQura is a payment technologies company that helps merchants to acquire, convert and retain their customers. With tailored payment solutions across retail, education, repairs and travel, the company offers payments by instalment plans, interest-free credit and more manageable ways to shop.
With $100 million in annual recurring revenue, the company has established itself as a trusted solution for B2C businesses across Europe and Latin America. The likes of Carrefour, Game and Iberia use its platform to grow and incentivise their respective customers, and altogether SeQura reaches more than 2 million international shoppers.
SeQura has secured considerable funds that it is using to expand its services to the US, UK and Germany among others. Its ambitious goal is to double its business volume by 2027 via the development of two new business verticals. These are optiQa, a platform for flexible payments and loyalty programmes in the opticians sector, and eduQa, a platform for flexible education payments.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2024
$213.4m
LATE VC
Total funding: $213.4m
Company benefits
- 23 vacation days + 2 days of free disposal per year
- Professional development that includes access to a language learning platform with courses available for 24 languages, including both group and private classes
- Flexible compensation plan for transportation, restaurants, and kindergarten with Cobee
- Health insurance discounts with Sanitas and DKV
- Hybrid or remote work
- Work visa and relocation to Barcelona
- Wellness Program embracing a holistic approach by covering six areas (occupational, physical, financial, emotional, social, environmental consciousness) with 34 different activities to configure a plan tailored to your needs
Company values
- Collaboration
- Respect
- Flexibility
- Transparency
- Ambition
Company HQ
Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona, Spain
Articles
Leadership
David Backstrom
(Co-Founder & CEO)Was the Founder and CEO of European telemedicine clinic and Sparapengar Europe. Also owns Holick Outdoor resort.
Luis Oyaga
(Founding Partner)Also the Founding Partner of AGME Direct. Previously the Director General at CAMERDATA, as well as Director at Schober Information Group and Adigital.
Joaquim Ferrer
(Growth Manager & Founding Partner)Previously CEO at Grupo Intercom, Board Member at InfoJobs.net and a Sales Manager at PAYMA COMUNICACIONES.
Salary benchmarks
We don't have enough data yet to provide salary benchmarks for this role.
Submit your salary to help other candidates with crowdsourced salary estimates.
Share this job
View 12 more jobs at SeQura