Accounts Payable Specialist (Accounting Background)

Who are we?

IOHK, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

We invest in the unknown, applying our curiosity and desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.

What the role involves:

As an Accounts Payable Specialist at IOHK you are responsible for performing daily Accounts Payable and financial tasks to support the Finance Team. You will work closely with the A/P Manager, the Finance Manager, and various other stakeholders and play a key role in the accounts payable function, corporate credit cards management, invoice processing, bookkeeping, and general operations management.

• Reconciling invoices and identifying discrepancies.
• Reviewing and approving expense reports.
• Communicating with contractors for the resolution of invoice related issues.
• Preparing and updating payments lists.
• Management of electronic payments through banking portals.
• Reconciling suppliers’ ledgers.
• Preparing outgoing invoices (AR) and following-up on payments.
• Maintaining (digital) records of vouchers.
• Assist in Bookkeeping.
• Participate in the monthly close
• Bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with audits of financial statements.
• Create Ad Hoc reports.
• Assisting the Finance Team with other day-to-day tasks.

Who you are:

• B.Sc./B.A. in Accounting, Finance or a relevant field.
• Work experience in a multinational environment. 
• Good knowledge of basic bookkeeping and invoice processing procedures (A/P & A/R).
• Familiar with the use of accounting software & ERPs (preferably NetSuite).
• Knowledge of Expense & Travel Management Software is a plus.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to spot discrepancies and errors.
• Hands-on experience with MS Office (in particular with Excel) and paperless work environments.
• Excellent organization skills and efficiency.
• Ability to work effectively without supervision and under stress.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets (especially excel and/or Google Sheets), and financial reports.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to learn fast.
• A real team player.

Are you an IOGer?

Do you find yourself questioning the status quo? Do you tinker with ideas and long to turn those ideas into solutions? Are you able to spark thoughtful debates, bringing out the inquisitiveness in others? Does the promise of continuously growing excite you? Then get ready to reimagine everything you thought wasn’t possible because that’s what it means to be an IOGer - we don’t set limits, we break them. 

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO 

At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.