Record to Report Team Leader

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Team: Finance – R2R Accounting | Location: Sofia, Bulgaria | Contract type: Permanent, office-first Take a look inside our Sofia office Team description Our global Record to Report (R2R) team keeps SumUp's financial reporting accurate and on time across every entity we operate, from payroll and inventory to intercompany transactions and fixed assets. As we hold ourselves to the highest standards in accounting and prepare for the next stage of our growth, this team's work becomes more visible and more critical every year. Leading this team of 16 accountants across Sofia and São Paulo means shaping how a fast-growing, multi-entity business closes its books, and giving the people behind that work the direction and support they need to do it well. What you'll do Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes for R2R, keeping financial records accurate, complete, and on time across all SumUp entities Coordinate audit activities and manage the relationship with external auditors to ensure smooth, timely delivery of annual financial statements Drive automation of postings and reconciliations, such as payroll integrations and scripted reconciliations, to free up capacity for higher-value improvements Own the annual stock count process, including the first-time count of field sales inventory Manage and develop a team of 16 accountants across two locations, setting clear goals and building a strong feedback culture Partner with Controlling, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, and People Ops to improve analysis, reconciliation and posting quality and support new business initiatives You'll be great for this role if... Track record of leading a finance or accounting team through a period of growth or significant change ACCA or CIMA member with strong knowledge of IFRS with experience applying accounting standards to complex, judgement-based transactions Experience coordinating audit processes and building relationships with external auditors Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where processes aren't always perfect and improvement is part of the job Fluency in English, with the confidence to explain financial topics clearly to non-finance stakeholders Why you should join SumUp 🌍 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our modern Sofia office. This involves an office-first setup 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 and 10 paid days of educational leave which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education 🏖 Generous time off: 25 days of paid leave, plus one extra day per year of service (up to 35), along with public holidays and special leave options 🏥 Peace of mind: additional health insurance and life insurance 💪 Stay active: on-site yoga and a co-sponsored Multisport card offering access to hundreds of sports facilities 🍽 Meal support: benefit from a tax-free food voucher program plus flexibility via our Re:Benefits platform 🚌 Easy commute: free shuttle buses connecting directly to Joliot-Curie metro station 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team About SumUp Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4