HQ Financial Accountant

Description

Kepler Interactive is a collective of creatives working together to bring bold, beautiful ideas and experiences to life. We believe in empowering creativity, championing diverse voices, and shaping what’s next in interactive entertainment. To hear more about who we are, check out our CEO Alexis’ article in GI.Biz . Creativity is at the core of everything we do, it’s the backbone of how we work. We back artistic vision, push boundaries, and believe in doing things differently. There is space for everyone to have a voice at Kepler, and we expect you to as well. Diversity in thought is where creativity flourishes, and we encourage different people to contribute to conversations they might not normally be involved in. You’ll need to be comfortable pushing yourself to try new things, taking on different responsibilities, challenging others and being challenged, as this is where growth really happens. Our Values - Experimentation : We challenge the norm, stay curious, and move with confidence into the unknown. - Kindness : We believe how we treat people matters. We empower and uplift with clarity and honesty. - Excellence : We aim high. We think creatively, embrace feedback, and celebrate both wins and lessons learnt along the way. Overview: Job level: Senior Associate Reporting line: Isma Sheikh (HQ Finance Manager) Role mission: To ensure accurate end-to-end delivery of period-end close, balance sheet integrity and statutory-ready financial reporting for HQ entities. The Financial Accountant plays a key role in maintaining financial controls, ensures compliance with accounting policies, improve processes and support decision-making across the business. How is success defined in this role? - To ensure timely month-end close process, ensuring accurate HQ reporting with no disruption to business deliverables - Develop sound understanding of audit requirements, financial controls and maintaining audit-ready working papers. - Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency, data integrity and scalability as HQ continues to grow. - Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant IFRS accounting standards, tax requirements and regulatory obligations. - Act as a trusted partner to department leads and management teams — supporting them with accounting guidance, reviewing submissions and supporting on local reporting challenges. What you’ll do: Key deliverables. - Month-end close: Prepare month-end close reporting for the HQ Group, ensuring timely, accurate and complete delivery - Financial reporting: Prepare monthly financial reporting packs, including P&L, Balance Sheet and supporting schedules, ensuring outputs are audit-ready - Accruals and GL analysis: Determine and post journals, accruals, provisions and reclasses, applying appropriate accounting judgement and documentation standar