Head of Finance

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance with a strong understanding of Cyprus financial and tax legislation to oversee the company s financial strategy, reporting, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with strategic financial leadership, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term business planning, and will be managing Finance, Treasury, Reconciliation, and Analytics Depts. WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON • Lead the consolidation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) across all entities within the holding structure. • Manage financial and management accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Cypriot and international standards (IFRS). • Manage and coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors in Cyprus. • Drive the implementation and transition to a new accounting/reporting system, including automation and optimization of financial processes. • Manage tax planning in alignment with corporate goals and local regulations. • Develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to support business growth. • Supervise and guide local finance teams across different entities to ensure consistency and high quality of financial data. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE • Proven experience in a senior finance or accounting role within fintech, payments, or high-transaction-volume industries • Strong knowledge of Cyprus accounting, tax, and regulatory frameworks. • Expertise in audit coordination, financial reporting systems, and automation tools. • Solid understanding of revenue models based on payment flows, commissions, and transactional income. • Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to present financial insights to the Board. • Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) is a strong advantage. • Fluency in Russian and English. WHAT WE OFFER • An opportunity to make something great even greater, you can be the reason why we grow, develop, and become the best fintech company on the market! • Career prospects - we are young, we have huge ambitions, and it is important that our employees grow with us • Work with coworkers who are passionate about their business • Compensation that will fully correspond to the competence and knowledge, with yearly performance reviews • The opportunity to attend conferences, courses, and professional development at the company's expense - we favor the continuous development of our employees • Hybrid or remote type of work • 20 days of vacation time; bank holidays; Sick leaves; Additional birthday day off You can find out more about our team, our values, and the unique ways we celebrate our successes here: https://fyst.com/culture Originally posted on Himalayas