Financial Controller at Bocobay
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager
Manage the month-end financial close across the Group.
Oversee bookkeeping for subsidiaries in the UK, Aruba, Curaçao, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and multiple homeowner associations (HOAs).
Perform monthly bank and balance-sheet reconciliations using Quick Books Online.
Prepare, post, and review recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
Close and lock monthly accounts, requiring Finance Director approval before reopening.
Review remote bookkeepers' invoice coding, payment instructions, bank uploads, and draft journals.
Enforce financial controls, segregation of duties, and independent approval processes.
Coach team members, identify recurring errors, and improve accounting procedures.
Coordinate outsourced accountants handling payroll calculations and tax matters.
Prepare annual accounts and statutory reports for homeowner associations with local auditors and advisers.
Maintain a compliance calendar covering five tax jurisdictions.
Provide accurate financial data for management reports, monthly reviews, and budgeting.
Support HOA budget preparation and respond to financial queries from boards and property owners.
Handle requests from banks, payment providers, and insurers, including KYC documentation and reporting packs.
Develop an AI-enabled finance function through automation and improved documentation.
Job Title:
Financial Controller
Employer:
Bocobay
Job Type: Remote
Location:
United Kingdom
Salary/Rate:
Not Specified
UK Visa Sponsorship:
Not Available
Qualified or part-qualified accountant with ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or an equivalent European qualification.
At least 5 years of accounting experience, including 2 years in a senior accountant, group accountant, or assistant controller role.
Practical experience managing month-end close and balance-sheet reconciliations for multi-entity, multi-currency businesses.
Experience reviewing others' work and maintaining high accounting standards.
Strong knowledge of Quick Books Online or similar cloud accounting systems, such as Xero, Net Suite, or Sage Intacct.
Ability to manage external accountants and advisers across multiple jurisdictions.
Availability to work UK business hours.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Strong organisational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fully remote environment.
Experience in hospitality, vacation rentals, property management, or HOA/service-charge accounting is preferred.
Knowledge of Caribbean or offshore tax systems is an advantage.
Experience establishing accounting processes for new entities or markets is preferred.
Working knowledge of Dutch or Spanish is desirable.
Familiarity with Dext, Hostaway, or financial automation tools is an advantage.
Benefits- Fully remote working arrangement.
- Flexible and autonomous working culture.
- Responsibility for managing the financial close across more than 11 entities spanning five islands.
- Opportunity to work in an AI-focused business using modern tools and automation.
- Supportive, close-knit, and ambitious finance team.
- Direct access to the Finance Director and company founders.
- Opportunities for professional growth as the Group expands into new markets.
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