Accounting and HR Operations Specialist (f/m/d)

At ALAIKA, we are building the future of Financial Services with a bold vision: to become the most specialized Enterprise Financial Services advisory & investment firm in the industry by coupling Fortune 500 board room access, the deepest Financial Services domain expertise with a global Venture Capital & Private Equity network. 

Through our three brands—ALAIKA Advisory (Strategy Consulting), ALAIKA Capital (Investment Company)  and ALAIKA Building (Company Builder), —we are building the Financial Services holding company of the future. 

Founded in October 2022 by Johanna von Geyr (the Financial Services Practice Lead Partner of a leading NASDAQ listed strategy consultancy) and Harald Braunstein (builder/investor of multiple leading international software companies) & an all-star team, we bring together the best of both worlds: deep functional domain expertise and networks in global Financial Services, along with a proven track record in how to build and invest in leading software product companies. 

One team one dream: This all begins by bringing together the very best people for the job, which is exactly what we do at ALAIKA and why we might need you!   

Join our team of experts at ALAIKA Advisory and play a pivotal role in “Building the Future of Financial Services” and contributing to our three core domains: Strategic Transformations, AI/Data Analytics & Cybersecurity. 
 
Join the movement — apply now!  

 

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a diligent finance and business operations professional with strong accounting experience to join our Barcelona-based team.
This role is ideal for an individual who excels in a fast-paced startup environment and is adept at balancing meticulous financial details with the broader vision of the company’s financial and operational health.

• Financial Stewardship: You will support / later oversee the precise execution of financial transactions and maintain the integrity of our financial records.
• Financial Closure: Your responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivables, general ledger and the smooth and accurate closure of our books at month-end and year-end.
• Tax Compliance: Your expertise will guide our adherence to tax regulations, ensuring compliance and strategic financial planning as well as declare the monthly VAT reporting.
• Payroll Administration: You will support payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for our workforce.
• HR Administration & Operations: Contribute to our growth initiatives by providing essential HR administrative support, including creating detailed HR documents (contracts, certificates) and managing HR systems (Personio), while maintaining strict confidentiality and data privacy.
• Support of Executive Administration: Whether you’re aligning a packed calendar, orchestrating meetings across multiple