General Accountant (Startup Portfolio)

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on General Accountant to manage accounting operations across multiple early-stage startups within our portfolio. Each entity operates independently with its own financials, systems, and requirements — the role requires someone who can own all day-to-day accounting operations across assigned entities, including but not limited to AR, AP, bank reconciliations, COGS, and cash management, and handle the full accounting cycle simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations

•          Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable across entities

•          Process bank reconciliations and cash management

•          Handle COGS tracking and invoice processing

•          Monitor petty cash and expense claims

• Entries & Bookkeeping

•          Record and maintain all accounting transactions accurately

•          Manage general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

•          Ensure correct categorization of invoices across COGS and operating expenses

•          Maintain organized, audit-ready financial documentation

• Reporting

•          Prepare monthly management accounts per entity (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

•          Track startup burn rates and operational spending

•          Develop variance commentary and financial insights to support management

•          Assist with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and ad hoc analysis

• Compliance & Controls

•         Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies

•         Coordinate with auditors and tax consultants when needed

•          Support implementation and improvement of accounting systems and workflows

•         Assist founders and management with finance-related operational matters

Requirements

• Requirements

• Experience

•          3–5 years hands-on accounting experience

•          General Accountant, Senior Accountant, or Finance Executive background

•          Startup, SME, or multi-entity experience preferred

• Technical

•          Strong accounting fundamentals and financial reporting

•          Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office

•          Familiarity with accounting and/or ERP systems

• Soft Skills

•          Proactive and self-motivated with a strong ownership mindset

•          Organized and detail-oriented across multiple priorities

•          Good communication skills in English

•         Able to manage multiple companies with minimal supervision

• Ideal Candidate

• You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where no two companies are the same. You take ownership of the numbers, flag problems before they escalate, and are comfortable building structure in environments that do not always have it.