Associate Controller - Finance Core

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.

Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.

For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

As a financial institution moving billions of pounds of customer money in more than 70 countries, Wise must have bulletproof financials. We are now looking for an Associate Controller to join our Finance Team in Tallinn. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission by ensuring timely and accurate financial data as well as building mature processes and a scalable control environment. 

A bit about the role:

As a Finance Core Associate Controller you will be supporting the Area Controller overseeing Wise’s internal financials, contributing to ensuring that area related controls have been executed and Area Financial Statements are accurately and timely recorded.

• Perform detailed reconciliations of the balance sheet and income statement. You will identify and investigate variances, ensuring we understand the "why" behind the numbers in relation to changes.

• You will monitor the performance of monthly controls within the field and escalate any gaps to the Area Controller to ensure our risk and control repository remains accurate.

• Collaborate with analysts and accounting teams to maintain and improve the tools used for variance analysis. You will draft the initial commentary for monthly group-level reporting.

• You will help with planning and testing of new system implementation for controlled and efficient processes within the Finance Core area.

• Take ownership of specific financial closing tasks, ensuring they are executed accurately and on time to meet Wise’s global reporting deadlines.

• Create and maintain "end-to-end" documentation of how transactions are recorded through our accounting procedures. You will help visualize how a business decision turns into an accounting entry in our books.

• Proactively identify "pain points" in your daily workflow. You will propose and implement solutions to automate manual tasks or fix inefficient processes within the immediate team.

• Act as one of the first points of contact for external auditors for your area. You will coordinate responses to ensure a smooth audit process.

• Build strong working relationships with the wider Finance Tribe to ensure information flows smoothly and blockers are resolved quickly.

About you:

• Practice – You have solid experience in Financial Accounting or Controlling. Prior experience in a fast-paced international environment or FinTech is a plus. You have a track record of improving existing processes and the resilience to navigate the challenges of a growing business.

• Theory – You possess a thorough understanding of core accounting principles (IFRS and/or local GAAP). 

• Ownership – You are a self-starter who takes responsibility for your assigned area end-to-end. While you’re comfortable acting autonomously on day-to-day decisions, you know when to seek guidance on complex judgements that impact the wider team.

• Love Getting Things Done – You have a "roll up your sleeves" attitude. You enjoy digging into the details, reconciling data, and solving operational problems to ensure the financial closing is accurate and timely.

• Collaborative Communication – You work effectively in a global team and can translate complex financial data into clear updates for stakeholders. You’re comfortable building

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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