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!   

We are seeking a diligent finance professional to join our Barcelona-based team, offering a hybrid work arrangement. This role is ideal for an individual who excels in a fast-paced scale-up environment, has an autonomous working style, and is adept at balancing meticulous financial detail with the broader vision of the company’s financial health.
 
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What you will do:

• Financial Stewardship: You will support / oversee the precise execution of financial transactions and maintain the integrity of our financial records.
• Financial Closure: Your responsibilities include facilitating the smooth and accurate closure of our books at month-end and year-end.
• Financial Admin: You will be responsible for the preparatory accounting incl. billing, invoicing/invoice posting, and bank transfers.
• HR & Payroll Admin: Contribute to our growth initiative by providing essential HR admin support, including payroll, creating detailed HR documents (contracts, certificates) and managing HR systems (Personio), while maintaining strict confidentiality and data privacy.
• Financial Closure & Tax Compliance: Your responsibilities include facilitating the smooth and accurate closure of our books at month-end and year-end as well as adherence to tax regulations.

 

Your Profile: 

• Educational Foundation: An Apprenticeship / Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or holding a Chartered Accountant Certification signifies your formal expertise.
• Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience in financial roles (1-2 years), especially