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BARKYNS VISION

Barkyn delivers health and happiness to pet families around the world.

We are an ambitious forwardthinking startup on a big mission! Were not only changing the pet market but were also reshaping the way the ecommerce experience should feel: human personalized seamless and beautiful. We were considered one of Europes Top 100 Startups by Wired a Top Startup by Linkedin and a success case by Web Summit and the British magazine Monocle.

THE ROLE

Were creating a loved brand in Europe and this is where your story begins!

As an Accountant Specialist at Barkyn you will be responsible for driving our accounting processes and supporting the finance team in various analysis reporting and ERP implementation tasks. Your role will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of timely and accurate monthend reporting as well as contributing to the achievement of our company goals.

Specifically we expect you to:

• Oversee and execute the overall accounting processes including but not limited to accounts payable/receivable general ledger maintenance bank reconciliations and expense management.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to perform financial analysis prepare management reports and provide insights to support decisionmaking processes. Generate accurate and comprehensive financial statements and ensure adherence to accounting standards.
• Play a crucial role in the monthend closing process ensuring the timely completion of financial statements reconciliations and variance analysis. Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports.
• Effectively communicate financial information and insights to stakeholders at all levels within the organization. Collaborate with other teams to gather relevant data and support their financial needs.

Mandatory requirements:

• 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting.
• Prior experience and understanding of endtoend accounting processes including accounts payable/receivable financial statement preparation and auditing.
• Meticulous attention to detail in financial data analysis reporting and adherence to accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel to handle complex data analysis financial modeling and reporting tasks efficiently.
• Previous experience working for a B2C company ideally in the ecommerce industry will be considered a strong asset.
• Fluent in both Portuguese and English with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with stakeholders at all levels of the organization presenting financial information clearly and concisely.

Brownie points:

• Accounting experience in a company with inventory management understanding the related accounting processes and financial implications;
• Experience in a large consulting or auditing firm providing accounting and financial advisory services;
• Experience in analytical accounting including cost analysis budgeting and forecasting;
• Dog Owner.