International Accountant

Are you passionate about international accounting and looking for a role where you can grow into a strong Senior Accountant while working with multiple jurisdictions and entities? We at Sigma Software are looking for an International Accountant (Middle / Middle+) to strengthen our international accounting team. This is a full-time role with flexible setup (remote or hybrid, depending on your location) in a dynamic, international environment. You will work closely with entities across different countries, local accounting and tax advisors, and internal stakeholders from Finance, Operations, Legal, and other teams. We as a company value clear communication, ownership, and a modern approach to finance, including the use of AI tools and automation. Joining us, you will have the opportunity to influence accounting processes, grow your expertise, and gradually take end-to-end ownership of entities while becoming a trusted partner for the business. Maintain accounting records for assigned entities and ensure accurate recognition of transactions Prepare monthly management accounts and reconciliations and support month-end and year-end closing Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations Coordinate with local accounting and tax advisors in different jurisdictions Prepare information for VAT, corporate tax, and statutory reporting and review calculations prepared by external advisors Support statutory audits and maintain proper accounting documentation Communicate directly with internal stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Legal, and other teams Understand stakeholder needs, explain accounting matters clearly, and provide practical, business-oriented solutions Take ownership of assigned areas, identify issues, and drive them through to resolution Contribute to improvements in accounting processes, controls, and automation, including identifying opportunities to use AI and other tools where they bring practical value 3+ years of practical experience in Accounting, preferably in an international or multi-entity environment Solid practical knowledge of accounting principles and the full accounting cycle Experience with month-end closing, reconciliations, and management reporting Practical understanding of VAT and basic corporate tax concepts Ability to critically review work prepared by external accountants and tax advisors Strong practical experience with 1C Strong Microsoft Excel skills Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting systems Comfort using AI tools in day-to-day work and openness to adopting new AI-based solutions English level Upper-Intermediate or higher, sufficient for independent professional communication WILL BE A PLUS Experience with EU, UK, and US entities Experience working in an international group of companies Experience supporting statutory audits for multiple jurisdictions Background in process improvement, automation, or implementation of new accounting tools PERSONAL PROFILE Clear communicator, able to explain complex accounting topics in a simple and structured way Client-oriented mindset, understanding that Accounting provides a service to the business Strong sense of ownership and proactivity, taking responsibility and driving issues to resolution Good judgment, knowing what to communicate, when to escalate, and how to prioritize Critical thinker, focused on understanding the logic behind the numbers rather than mechanically processing information Learning agility, able to quickly understand new entities, jurisdictions, and processes and willing to explore new technologies, including AI Team player, comfortable collaborating with colleagues and external advisors across different locations