Accounting & Financial Controller
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Upstream. Gerakas · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Check accounting records and entries in SAP, and review payment activity and purchase-order schedules
- Coordinate tax filings with local accounting and tax advisers, while keeping statutory obligations on track
- Prepare monthly IFRS packs for group reporting and consolidation, and help move the consolidation process forward
- Run the annual audit coordination and work with external auditors on statutory and group reviews
- Maintain accounting procedures and policies, then provide financial reports and support special projects
What you bring
- Four to six years working in an accounting team or audit firm
- Strong Excel and broader MS Office skills, with fluent written and spoken English
- You can prioritize several tasks, communicate clearly and maintain accuracy under pressure
- SAP exposure is an advantage; IFRS knowledge and an ACCA qualification are preferred
Who this fits
This role suits an accounting professional who can manage detailed reporting and several deadlines in a demanding environment. The position is based onsite in Gerakas, Greece, and reports to the Group Controller in Athens.
From the employer
Who we are
Upstream is a global leader in mobile marketing automation and digital service innovation, enabling Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and brands to grow revenue, improve customer engagement and succeed in the digital economy. With over two decades of experience and operations spanning 45+ markets across Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are a trusted partner to more than 60 MNOs worldwide.
Headquartered in Athens, Greece, and with regional hubs in London, Dubai, Johannesburg, Lagos, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Upstream combines global expertise with deep local insight. Our end-to-end approach encompasses strategy, creative development, technical deployment, campaign execution, and ongoing optimization, ensuring seamless, scalable, and performance-driven service delivery.
The role
We are looking for a motivated professional to join our Financial Reporting team. In this role, you will handle controlling activities for our regional entities, prepare monthly IFRS reporting packages, and support the Group’s consolidation process. You will collaborate closely with external or in-house tax and accounting consultants in our local subsidiaries and report directly to the Group Controller based in Athens.
Key Accountabilities
- Maintain and review accounting books, records, and entries in SAP
- Review payments and payment/ POs schedule
- Coordinate with the external tax and accounting consultants for the tax filings and ensure compliance with accounting, tax and other statutory requirements
- Prepare the monthly IFRS reporting packages for the Group reporting and consolidation purposes
- Lead the coordination of annual audit and liaise with external auditors for Statutory and Group purposes
- Maintains and enforces accounting policies and procedures
- Support the business with financial reports, and other special projects
Requirements
- 4-6 years of work experience in an Accounting Department or an Audit Firm; ERP experience preferred
- Experience gained in SAP environment would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of IFRS would be a definite plus, ACCA Professional Qualification preferred
- Excellent use of MS Office, especially in using advanced Excel
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Advanced communication skills
- Fluency in English, both oral and written
- International perspective and culture
- Attention to detail, and high accuracy are critical
- Able to perform under pressure and deliver results in a demanding and fast-paced environment that requires fresh thinking, innovation and time dedication
Benefits
We offer a competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and skills. The real excitement comes from working closely with a dynamic, smart, agile, and highly motivated team in a competitive and fast-paced environment.
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Upstream is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, pregnancy, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital, or any other legally protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, the Company prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.
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