This role is open to applicants based in Europe, the Middle East and Africa who live within four hours of UTC (UTC-4 to UTC+4). Oyster names Romania, Portugal, Spain, Poland and South Africa as hiring locations for the role, and you must have the right to work where you live.
Oyster exists so a company in London or New York can hire a brilliant accountant in Johannesburg or Lisbon without opening an office there. That promise depends on clean books in every country where Oyster itself operates, and this role is the person who keeps them that way.
About Oyster
Oyster is a global employment platform that helps companies hire, pay and care for people in other countries. It has been fully remote since 2020, with staff in more than 60 countries. Oyster is a certified B Corp and says it was ranked 10th on TIME and Statista's 2026 list of America's Top WorkTech Companies.
About the Role
You will own day-to-day accounting, monthly reporting and ERP work for Oyster's entities around the world, with a focus on EMEA. You will lead close and audit work, dig into complex discrepancies and improve the systems that keep a distributed finance team accurate.
You will:
- Handle full-cycle accounting and intercompany transactions for global subsidiaries
- Prepare and review financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations
- Lead month-end and year-end close with clear checklists and documentation
- Coordinate local statutory filings and support local audits
- Reconcile local statutory records to the ERP
- Improve controls, documentation and automation, and guide junior teammates
About You
- At least 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year at senior accountant level
- A CPA, part qualification or an equal professional accounting qualification
- Strong multi-entity, intercompany, reconciliation, close and audit experience
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and large datasets
- Clear written and spoken English and comfort working asynchronously
Nice to Have
- NetSuite or a similar ERP
- Payroll accounting or SaaS experience
- Accounting across EMEA countries, including local statutory reporting
What Oyster Offers
- Fully remote work from home, with no headquarters
- 40 days off a year, including public holidays, or more where local law requires
- A monthly wellbeing allowance and access to mental health support
- At least three months of paid parental leave
- A stipend for your laptop and home office
The posting does not list a salary range.
If you are a qualified accountant in Africa or Europe who wants global experience without relocating, apply on the official Oyster careers page: Apply for the Oyster Senior Accountant (EMEA) role