Finance Associate

ABOUT ENTREPRENEURS FIRST Entrepreneurs First invests in exceptional individuals to build startups from scratch. [Why] We exist to amplify ambition, alter career trajectories, and shape the future. [How] We find exceptional talent, to form exceptional teams, to build exceptional companies. [What] We’ve backed thousands of founders at the earliest stage, creating >$11B in value. Examples include GenZ fintech Cleo AI, encrypted blockchain protocol Aztec, and diamond marketplace Nivoda. EF has pioneered global Talent Investing since 2014 and is backed by some of the world's leading founders and investors including Patrick and John Collison (Stripe); Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), and Demis Hassabis (Google Deepmind). For more information visit www.joinef.com THE ROLE  A key member of our Global Finance function, the Finance Associate will play a key role in supporting EF as it scales and evolves. This role will suit someone with a growth mindset who is excited by learning as part of a dynamic team aiming for best-in-class operational effectiveness. You’ll be based in London working closely with our Finance Manager and Head of Finance. This role will have the opportunity to drive core work forwards and to be strategic in planning and strengthening internal finance processes and group decision-making.  What You'll Do  Own key aspects the month end process, involving accurate recognition of costs, posting of journals and preparation of monthly management reports for leaders within the business Work on complex ad hoc projects which impact the Group’s global operations Partner with the rest of the business to educate and empower them to drive EF forward efficiently and effectively Manage external service providers across payroll, fund administration and other professional services Ensure the financial and tax compliance of the Group’s overseas subsidiary entities as well as managing the accounting and reconciliation of local books to Group Document and implement improvements to internal processes which drive the efficiency of the department and wider team Responsible for the balance sheet across multiple entities including monthly balance sheet reconciliations Coordinate with external payroll providers and perform monthly payroll payments and reconciliations for various jurisdictions Support and ensure compliance with all finance and tax filing requirements, as well as audits of multiple entities and other statutory requirements This role will require to be based in London. Our team adopts a combination of working from office and home. The London office is based in Hoxton.

What You’ll Need   Newly ACA/CA qualified. Preferably trained at a global accounting firm Highly motivated, driven by a strong sense of ownership and desire for accountability  Ability to manage and work with multiple stakeholders (both internal and external) across multiple different jurisdictions and timezones Technically sound in handling complex accounting treatments within Group entities Excellent knowledge and understanding of process improvements and implementation of internal controls  Proficiency in integrated financial management software, such as NetSuite would be advantageous A shared belief that start ups can shape the future, bringing positive impact across communities 

What We Offer  A market competitive salary package based on experience; Discretionary, performance-related cash bonuses paid twice annually; A buzzing space full of technical founders working on world changing businesses; The opportunity to supercharge your learning by working with a talented, ambitious and diverse global team; Generous holidays: in addition to 23 days holiday plus local national holidays, we also close the office down for two weeks over Christmas and New Year - this works out to ~30 days of paid holiday incl. bank holidays per year; and Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, plus broader leave policies. We care about our team and enabling the right balance between home and working life. EF champions diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which a wide variety of backgrounds thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any nature including but not limited to discriminating on the basis of race, colour, religion, culture, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, or marital status.