Job Description

About the Role The role requires specialised expertise in digital asset accounting, blockchain-based financial structures and complex multi-jurisdictional reporting. The role combines advanced technical accounting under IFRS with deep knowledge of crypto-native ecosystems, token economics and decentralised finance structures. The position supports strategic financial decision-making in a rapidly evolving Web3 environment where standard accounting frameworks require a high level of judgement, interpretation and adaptation. Key Responsibilities - Lead the end-to-end monthly and annual financial close process for a multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional group operating in the blockchain and digital assets sector, including consolidation under IFRS. - Provide technical accounting leadership on complex and non-standard transactions, including accounting treatment of digital assets (tokens, staking), token issuance, treasury management and fair value measurement, employee incentive vehicles involving token-based compensation and equity-linked structures, and corporate restructurings involving digital asset entities. - Interpret and apply IFRS standards to novel blockchain-based transactions, including development of internal accounting policies where no clear accounting standards exist. - Own the group consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, foreign exchange considerations and alignment of accounting treatments across jurisdictions. - Lead the statutory audit process, acting as the primary technical contact for external auditors on complex crypto-related accounting matters and preparing detailed audit documentation. - Assess valuation of digital assets and investments, including coordination of annual valuation processes and application of appropriate valuation methodologies for illiquid or emerging asset classes. - Manage multi-jurisdictional tax and compliance requirements, including VAT reporting in EU jurisdictions (Ireland, Portugal), tax accounting for crypto transactions and cross-border structures, and coordination with external tax advisors on evolving regulatory frameworks. - Design, implement and document internal controls tailored to digital asset environments, including controls over private keys, custody solutions and blockchain-based transactions. - Partner with legal, operations and product teams to support structuring of new initiatives, ensuring accounting, tax and regulatory implications are considered at inception. - Contribute to the development of the finance operating model to improve efficiency and scalability in a high-growth, technology-driven environment. - Maintain awareness of global regulatory and accounting developments relating to digital assets and assess their impact on the organisation. Specialist Expertise - Advanced knowledge of crypto asset accounting, including staking, liquidity provision, token vesting and on-chain transactions. - Experience working in a blockchain-native organisation, with understanding of decentralised protocols, tokenomics and Web3 financial flows. - Ability to bridge the gap between traditional financial reporting frameworks (IFRS) and emerging digital asset business models. - Strong experience in multi-jurisdictional group structures, including cross-border reporting, tax and compliance. - Chartered Accountant (ACA) with significant post-qualification experience in technical accounting and financial reporting.