Accountant – Senior

Overview:

SOFTSWISS continues to expand the team and is looking for an Accountant.

We need a true, experienced and accomplished professional who shares our culture and values.

Purpose of the role:

You will play a key role in building and independently managing the full accounting and finance function for a small project, taking full ownership of accounting processes from setup to day-to-day operations. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, transparent, and timely financial information by establishing accounting and management accounting in 1C from scratch and maintaining it end-to-end.

As the sole finance and accounting specialist on the project, you will be responsible for the full accounting cycle, including primary documentation, postings, reconciliations, and month-end close, as well as the preparation of management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis. Your strong ownership mindset, ability to work autonomously, and direct communication with founders and key stakeholders will support informed decision-making and the stable financial operation of the project.

You will also collaborate with external partners such as outsourced accountants, auditors, and banks when required, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while continuously maintaining high data quality and process efficiency.

Key responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain accounting and management accounting in 1C from scratch

• Independently manage the full accounting cycle: primary documentation postings and reconciliations month-end close

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting data

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, basic financial reports)

• Support statutory accounting and reporting requirements

• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports upon management request

• Communicate directly with founders and management on financial matters

• Interact with external partners (outsourced accountants, auditors, banks — if required)

Required Experience:

• Higher education in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Accountant, Chief Accountant or Financial Manager

• Proven experience in independently managing accounting

• Strong practical experience with 1C (Accounting 3.0, ERP)

• Solid understanding of management and statutory accounting

• English and Russian at least Upper-Intermediate level (both written and spoken)

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• High level of responsibility and ownership

• Ability to work fully independently and structure processes from scratch

Nice to have:

• Experience setting up accounting or financial processes from scratch

• Experience working in small projects, startups, or standalone roles

• Experience with automation or system setup projects

• Experience working with international stakeholders

Our Benefits:

• Full-time remote work opportunities and flexible working hours

• Private insurance

• Additional 1 Day Off per calendar year

• Sports program compensation

• Comprehensive Mental Health Programme

• Free online English lessons with a native speaker

• Generous referral program

• Training, internal workshops, and participation in international professional conferences and corporate events.