Head of Accounting

About this role

At Bondora, our mission is simple: to make finance easy, transparent, and accessible for everyone. Founded in 2008, we’ve helped more than 700,000 customers across Europe borrow and invest effortlessly through our trusted digital products. As a rapidly growing financial technology company, we’re reaching new heights with a bold vision. We’re set to acquire a banking license, unlocking a world of possibilities for our customers.

This transition will allow us to expand our lending across more EU countries and broaden our product suite to deliver even more value. Join us on this journey and let’s build the future of finance together! What is this role about? As Head of Accounting, you'll lead our Accounting and Payments team while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of Bondora's financial operations. This is far more than a traditional accounting leadership role.

You'll play a critical part in preparing Bondora for a banking licence by strengthening financial controls, leading regulatory reporting, modernising accounting processes, and driving AI-powered automation across the finance function. Working closely with Risk, Legal, Product, and Technology teams, you'll help build the financial foundation that supports Bondora's next stage of growth. You'll be responsible for: Leading, developing, and coaching the Accounting and Payments team.

Ensuring accurate and timely accounting, month-end and year-end closing, and financial reporting. Owning tax accounting, payroll accounting, and statutory compliance. Preparing and overseeing regulatory reporting, including Financial Supervisory Authority reporting and future banking reporting requirements. Leading the annual audit process and preparation of annual financial statements. Maintaining a strong financial control environment while continuously improving accounting policies and reporting processes.

Driving automation and AI adoption across accounting, reporting, and finance operations. Partnering with teams across the business to support regulatory compliance, strategic initiatives, and business growth. What would ensure success in this role? Experience leading accounting or financial reporting teams in banking, fintech, consumer lending, or another regulated financial services environment. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, and statutory compliance.