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At Wakam, we are rapidly expanding our operations inthe UK, and we're looking for a Head of Accounting & Tax tojoin our dynamic team. Our company is not your typical insuranceorganization; we're a tech-driven, innovative company that valuesperformance, agility, and rapid execution. With a challengingworkload and a great working atmosphere, we're on a mission tobuild a robust Finance department in the UK. This role comes withsignificant flexibility and the opportunity for remote work, makingit an excellent fit for those who thrive in a fast-pacedenvironment. Key Responsibilities: Establish Financial Operationsin the UK: In this role, you will play a crucial part in setting upand structuring the finance activities in the UK, in alignment withwhat is being done at our Head Office in France. ProcessEnhancement: Work on designing, streamlining and enhancingfinancial processes, while ensuring a smooth integration of the UKaccounting function with the Head Office. This includes workingclosely with the teams in France and aligning with the UK'sdevelopment strategy and regulatory requirements. Design theorganization of the operating model with the Head Office. Produceregulatory closings on a quarterly basis under the UK Gaap &French Gaap. Production of Reports: Produce financial reports thatsupport the Head Office while maintaining and improving thereporting processes. This includes a deep understanding ofreporting issues with local authority. Monitoring the UK FinancialPerformance: Assist in giving visibility about our UK financialperformance from an accounting point of view. Direct Reporting:Report directly to the CFO UK and collaborate with the Head Officein a matrix, cross-functional structure. Required experience &Qualification: Financial/chartered accountancy degree. Significantexperience with similar responsibilities on a previous function isideal. Accounting expertise: strong accounting expertise isnecessary for this role. Familiarity with the insurance sector is aplus but can be developed on the job. Attitude and Soft Skills:able to work cross-functionally, with strong reporting acumen, andin-depth knowledge of financial regulations. Being highlydetail-oriented and meticulous in accounting practices isessential. Rigorous and Constructive: high degree of rigor and ableto design a target operating model for running operations. Thisrole involves working in a multicultural environment with the HeadOffice. Positive energy, agility, and team spirit are essential tosupport Wakam in its hyper-growth! You have the Wakam mindset? Joinus! More about us Our culture? Free to impact. A culture whereeverything is possible, where all ideas are taken intoconsideration, where everyone has an impact on the transformationof insurance! Hungry for freedom? Thirsty for autonomy? If you areadventurous and like challenges, then the Wakam adventure might bemade for you! Discover -on our website- who we really are with the11 cultural markers that so well describe us! What we are lookingfor Mindset compatibility with our ‘Free to Impact’ culture: Thinkbig Biased for action Curious and eager to learn Can say no andfind solutions Aims for the moon (but please don’t stick on themoon) And above all: have fun working together ! Good to knowWakam is not based on a hierarchy but on a methodology whereeveryone finds his role and knows his objectives. With a flathierarchical system and a highly collaborative operating model,Wakam is an extremely agile and transparent company. Every lastFriday of the month, it's Free.day at Wakam, a day without meetingsto take a step aside and dedicate ourselves to skills sponsorshipor other activities (because we are curious, I remind you).Full-remote is a reality at Wakam (there is even one Wakamee whoworks from his sailing boat ⛵) Last but not least : we are nice andwe have fun! (you'll find out by yourself )
